Job Description

Innovative Food Brands Ltd. (IFB) is an independently owned company that currently oversees management and franchising of The Chopped Leaf. Our purpose is to create and provide an enjoyable food experience, incorporating our WOW philosophy and Core Values.

Currently we are looking for a new Senior Documentation Specialist to join our team! Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Specialist is responsible for handling Domestic and International legal requirements with respect to Lease and Franchise documents on behalf of IFB. Additional various duties include:

· Responsible for all aspects of lease documents (offer to lease, lease, sub-lease and landlord consent, etc.)

· Responsible for all aspects of franchise documents (USA and Canada, disclosure compliance, new franchisees, default notices, notice of terminations, resales, assignments, amending, etc.)

· Ensure accuracy of rental invoices

· Ensure compliance with current legislation

· Maintain a detailed filing system and lease/franchise database

· Ensure timely turn-around of new, renewal and resale lease and franchise documentation

· Responsible for various registrations as it relates to the franchise corporations and affiliated (annual resolutions, minute books, provincial annual filings, and provincial representatives law firms, USA companies, business name registration, trademark registrations, intercompany licences, etc.)

· Administer insurance programs of all locations; including corporate insurance as required

· Liaise with outside counsels

· Legal information gathering, due diligence, support to other departments and auditors, communication and negotiation with different stakeholders, and prepare reports when required

· Other duties as assigned

The successful application will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

· Post-secondary education in related field

· Experience working with leases and franchise agreements within a QSR environment

· Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

· Customer focused attitude

· Demonstrated ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships

· Assertive, well organized, highly motivated self-starter; able to work independently and meet deadlines

· Extremely detail oriented person with the ability to manage multiple projects

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please send your resume to recruitment@ifbconcepts.com. Our practice is to administer our employment procedures without discrimination; as such we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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