About the position

This is a rewarding career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees as they make an impact in communities across the country.  As the General Counsel, you will have direct responsibility for all legal matters of Essential Brands, Inc., and its subsidiaries. This position requires a strong understanding of franchise law and general corporate business law. This position is IN-PERSON and based in our Corporate Office located in Abingdon, Maryland.

Why us?

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care routinely ranks among the top franchising companies and providers in the childcare category. In 2024, we ranked #116 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of the top 500 franchisors around the globe. At a local level, we proudly claimed the #1 spot in the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Place to Work 2024 awards, maintaining our standing as finalists for five consecutive years.

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 330 franchises in 40 states and the District of Columbia, we are poised for continued growth.

Benefits you’ll love:

• 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you,


• Company-paid dental and vision for you and your family


• 401K match


• Childcare tuition discounts


• Paid parental leave


• Generous paid time off and holidays


• Paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits


• We value in-person collaboration at our corporate headquarters, and offer flexibility through an allowance of work-from-home days

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 positive outlook and passion for making an impact.  You are looking for a career opportunity with a company that is committed to work-life balance, and that promotes a culture of respect, kindness, and transparency. You are an excellent communicator, you take great pride in the quality of your work, you are detail oriented, you are tech savvy, and you excel at multitasking.

Your Skills and Experience:

• J.D from an accredited law school


• Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction


• Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law


• Knowledge of franchising, commercials leases, debtor/creditor rights law, child care regulations, and previous in-house counsel is a plus


• Process driven but creative and innovative


• Detail oriented


• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives


• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently


• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization


• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat