Corporate Counsel - Part Time

Description

Zerorez is hiring a part-time Corporate Counsel, licensed in Utah, to serve as a hands-on legal partner across the business for 20–25 hours per week.

· Hybrid or remote, with flexibility

· Active Utah State Bar License required

· Reports to General Counsel

About Zerorez

Zerorez is a residential and commercial cleaning company built on its patented Zero Residue® cleaning process, which cleans carpet, upholstery, tile, and other surfaces without leaving behind soapy residue. Through company-owned and franchised locations, Zerorez serves homeowners and businesses across the country. Zerorez is headquartered in American Fork, Utah.

About the role

The Corporate Counsel will handle the day-to-day legal work that keeps Zerorez moving: contracts, privacy and marketing compliance, insurance claims, customer disputes, franchise documents, and practical advice to business teams. This is a generalist, in-house role for an attorney who enjoys variety, works independently, and gives clear, business-minded answers. You will work closely with operations, finance, marketing, franchise development, and the commercial sales team, and may coordinate with outside counsel when matters require it.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

Contracts and commercial transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, supplier, service, and other commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate leases, amendments, and related documents.
• Support the commercial sales team with customer contracts, master service agreements, proposals, and terms and conditions, including redlines and negotiation support.
• Maintain contract templates and help build efficient review and approval processes.

Franchise matters

• Draft and review franchise agreement amendments, addenda, transfers, renewals, and related franchise documents.
• Support franchise development and franchisee relations teams on day-to-day legal questions.

Privacy and marketing compliance

• Advise marketing and operations on CAN-SPAM, TCPA, and telemarketing rules for email and text campaigns.
• Provide guidance on privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy laws.
• Review advertising, promotions, consent language, privacy notices, and website terms.

Disputes, claims, and litigation support

• Manage insurance claims, including reporting, tracking, and communicating with carriers and brokers.
• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel on litigation and specialized matters.
• Assist with discovery, including identifying, collecting, and preserving documents and issuing litigation holds.
• Coordinate with the operations team to address customer complaints and disputes, negotiate settlements, and draft settlement and release agreements.

General corporate legal guidance

• Provide practical legal advice to operations, finance, marketing, HR, and leadership.
• Identify legal risks and recommend workable solutions that fit business goals.
• Help with corporate governance, entity maintenance, and other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Utah, in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial contracts, corporate, or transactional practice, at a law firm, in-house, or both.
• Strong drafting, redlining, and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge (or willingness to quickly learn) privacy and marketing laws such as CAN-SPAM, TCPA, GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to explain legal issues in plain language.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently within a 20–25 hour weekly schedule.

What we offer

• A meaningful in-house role with real impact on a growing national brand.
• A part-time schedule of 20–25 hours per week, with flexibility in when and where you work.
• Hybrid or fully remote work options.
• Broad exposure to commercial, franchise, privacy, and dispute work.
• Competitive compensation, bar dues and CLE reimbursement

How to apply

Submit your resume and a short cover letter describing your relevant experience and preferred schedule to cjordan@zerorez.com or via Paylocity at Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Zerorez® is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Zerorez® are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Zerorez, Inc. participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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