Heather Cotten
Legal Administration & Contracts Leader | Franchise Disclosure (FDD) & Multi-State Registration | Contract Governance & Legal Operations | Certified Franchise Executive (CFE)
- Role
- Franchise Paralegal at SelectQuote Insurance Services
- Location
- Lees Summit, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Cotten
Strategic legal operations and contracts professional with 20+ years of experience supporting national franchisors and corporate legal departments. I specialize in managing franchise disclosure document and franchise agreement processes, leading multi-state registration programs, negotiating complex vendor and national-account contracts, and aligning legal procedures with operational efficiency.My background spans both corporate in-house and law firm environments, giving me a unique perspective on risk management, compliance, and business practicality. I’m known for driving process improvement, ensuring accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions, and building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.
Experience
Franchise Paralegal
SelectQuote Insurance Services
Feb 2026 — Present · Overland Park, KS, US
Education
University of San Diego
Paralegal Certificate, Business Litigation
2000 — 2001
San Diego State University
Bachelors of Science Degree, Psychology
1992 — 1996
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