Associate Counsel
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Associate Counsel
A growing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced and business-minded Associate Counsel to support the General Counsel with contracts, compliance, employment-related matters, risk management, and general legal guidance. This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership and exposure across the business, working closely with internal teams to provide practical legal support and help the company navigate day-to-day legal and operational matters.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including equipment purchases, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, leases, and other business contracts.
- Provide practical legal guidance to internal teams regarding contracts, employment matters, compliance, operational decisions, and potential legal risks.
- Support regulatory compliance, corporate governance, internal investigations, and development and implementation of company policies.
- Identify and help mitigate legal and business risks, manage contract workflows, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed.
Skills:
- Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound legal judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with Sales, Operations, HR, Finance, and other departments.
- Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar admission in good standing.
- 2–6 years of experience in transactional, commercial, or corporate law, either in-house or at a law firm.
- Experience handling commercial contracts, compliance, risk management, or employment-related legal matters.
- Ability to work independently and make practical, business-oriented decisions without heavy oversight.
- Comfortable balancing legal risk with business needs and operating in a hands-on environment.
Location: Newark, NJ | Hours: Full-time | Salary: $130k+ DOE | Job#1145
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