Corporate Counsel - Employment and Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

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

How to Apply

Submit your resume and include:

• Experience handling employment or HR-related issues

• Any lease or contract experience

• One example of solving a problem independently