General Counsel

About the position 

National franchise system, Kiddie Academy, is seeking an in-house General Counsel.  This is an opportunity to work with other executives on our team.  As the General Counsel within our legal department, you’ll have responsibility for a wide range of commercial law matters including contracts, franchising, employment, real estate and general childcare regulations. This position is IN-OFFICE based at our Corporate Office in Abingdon, Maryland. 

Why us?

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care has been preparing young minds for future success by offering educational child care services since 1981. With more than 330 franchises in 40 states, we are poised for continued growth.  Kiddie Academy ranks among the top franchising companies in the childcare category.  We rank 116 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s top 500 franchisors around the globe. At a local level, we claimed the #1 spot in the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Place to Work 2024 award, maintaining our standing as finalists for five consecutive years. 

Benefits you’ll love 

• Salary Range of $175,000 - $220,000 annually, depending on experience 

• Generous vacation, PTO and holidays 

• 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for employees 

• 100% company-paid dental and vision for employees and dependents 

• 401K and 4% employer match upon eligibility 

• Childcare tuition discounts 

• Paid parental leave 

• Remote work allocation of 52 days per year 

• Paid volunteer time off  

We are growing fast, and the future is bright! Don’t miss out on joining us.

Why you?

You are an experienced professional with a broad range of business and commercial/franchise legal experience who has a passion for making an impact, is an excellent communicator, takes pride in the quality of your work and is tech savvy. You keep pace with the changing demands of an entrepreneurial business by anticipating problems and offering appropriate and creative solutions. You are able to accurately identify material legal issues and articulate practical guidance as well as effectively assess risks in challenging situations, including when matters are time critical. 

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Knowledge of commercial transactions, franchising, employment law, commercial real estate law and childcare regulations 

• Proven ability to identify opportunities and take initiative 

• Process driven but creative and innovative 

• Detail oriented 

• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives 

• Demonstrated leadership skills 

• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with team members 

• J.D from an accredited law school  

• Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction