Staff Counsel

Principal Purpose of Position Support and assist more senior Holman lawyers, in partnering with one or more Holman business units, such as Holman Fleet or function groups, such as Procurement (each a “Business Unit” or “BU”). Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments with clients, suppliers, and other business partners. Field incoming support requests from Business Unit functions related to day-to-day operations, including contract inquiries, client or supplier disputes, collections matters, routine and non-standard document preparation, and the like. Research and analyze law for the preparation of legal memoranda. Support drafting, revision, and maintenance of standard contract templates, including development of new templates for newly created service programs. Support investigations, administrative proceedings, and litigation matters, under supervision of more senior Holman lawyers. Coordinate with outside counsel and other participants (internal, e.g., Holman Risk, or external, e.g., consulting experts) as directed. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned. Required Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school Admitted to the bar and in good standing in at least one state. (If not admitted in NJ secure Mandatory NJ In-house License.) Minimum 3 years’ work experience as a lawyer, whether in a law firm or in-house legal department, handling contract drafting and review. Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Preferred Education and Experience Law school course work in any of Bankruptcy / Secured Transactions, Real Estate, and Data Privacy are a plus Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus. Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge May interact with outside counsel, including managing resources/projects/priorities Strong critical thinking skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and integrity Strong time management skills, able to prioritize tasks, and able to meet deadlines under guidance Committed to self-development and to helping others Influences or provides input to decisions in contract drafting and negotiation Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions Communicating & Influencing Skills Basic ability to persuasively influence opinions of others, verbally and in writing Basic ability to influence without formal authority Strong customer / client focus, both internal and external Strong at listening, communicating, and collaborating Ability to explain complex concepts to non-specialists Outputs Gain competent understanding of the business of the applicable BU’s to which the Staff Counsel is assigned and build relationships across those entities. Provide practical advice, responding to the needs of the Company, enabling Company results. Execute on contracting processes, on a timely basis, addressing risk, and enabling growth. Research and analyze law and legal issues, and brief Company on same. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned by Assistant General Counsel or other leadership in direct leadership chain. Benefits Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employee Assistance Program 401(k) plan with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave Paid Military Leave Tuition Reimbursement Pay We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $105,050.00 - $149,700.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay earnings. Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr