Corporate Counsel - Employment and Litigation

Job Title: Corporate Counsel – Employment, Compliance & Real Estate
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid – North New Jersey (3–4 days in office)

About the Role

Seeking a Corporate Counsel to take ownership of employment matters, healthcare compliance, and lease management across a growing multi-location healthcare organization.

This is a hands‑on role. You will work directly with leadership, handle legal matters internally, and reduce reliance on outside counsel. The focus is execution, speed, and practical problem‑solving—not over‑lawyering.

Core Responsibilities

Employment & HR Legal Support

• Handle employee relations issues, terminations, and escalations
• Support HR with policies, documentation, and compliance
• Identify and address wage‑and‑hour risks (timekeeping, PTO, payroll)
• Respond to claims, complaints, and agency inquiries

Healthcare Compliance

• Support compliance across all locations
• Identify gaps in processes and documentation
• Implement practical solutions to reduce risk
• Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements

Real Estate & Lease Management

• Review and manage commercial leases
• Track landlord obligations and enforce lease terms
• Handle landlord issues (repairs, buildouts, compliance)
• Support lease negotiations and renewals

Litigation & Outside Counsel Coordination

• Manage smaller matters internally
• Coordinate with outside counsel on active cases
• Assist with document collection and case preparation
• Reduce legal costs by minimizing unnecessary external work

Legal Operations

• Track legal matters and maintain organized records
• Support legal budgeting and spend visibility
• Improve internal processes for handling legal issues

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced outside counsel spend
• Faster resolution of HR and operational issues
• Strong compliance discipline across locations
• Active control of lease portfolio and landlord accountability
• Organized and efficient handling of all legal matters

Qualifications

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission (NY or NJ required)
• 3–7 years of relevant legal experience
• Experience in employment law, compliance, or contracts
• Strong organizational and execution skills
• Ability to work independently

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare or multi‑location businesses
• Experience with commercial leases
• Familiarity with wage‑and‑hour compliance
• Prior in‑house or operational experience

Compensation

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $140,000
• Performance‑based bonus
• Full benefits package

Work Structure

• Hybrid role (3–4 days in office)
• Direct collaboration with HR, operations, and leadership
• Not a remote role

Who Will Succeed

• Practical, execution‑focused mindset
• Comfortable making decisions
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Focused on outcomes, not unnecessary process