Jason Melville
Head of Franchise, Legal @WeWork
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Head of Franchise, Legal @WeWork
NY, US
Lead attorney in charge of franchises and international joint ventures operating under the WeWork brand, comprising over 250 locations and 40% of WeWork\'s global footprint. Working closely with the corporate development team, negotiate deals for new franchises including the sale of existing locations to local operators, development agreements for new markets, and joint ventures. Draft and negotiate documentation for brand licensing agreements, cross-border M&A transactions, joint venture shareholder agreements, and transition services agreements. Advise commercial and operational teams on rights, obligations, and best practices with respect to managing franchise partners; develop and maintain forms, playbooks, policies and standards for WeWork\'s global franchise system.
EDUCATION
Brooklyn Law School
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
Union College
Bachelor of Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Chinese Minor
SKILLS
ABOUT JASON MELVILLE
As an experienced in-house commercial and corporate lawyer, I offer a practical, business-oriented approach to navigating transactions, disputes, and operational challenges. I have developed skills leading complex transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, and resolving disputes in a wide range of fields including international franchising, M&A, joint ventures, partnerships, sourcing and procurement, logistics, and construction. I have experience managing teams of in-house attorneys and paralegals, as well as developing legal forms, policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and support business objectives.
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