Legal Counsel Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Legal Counsel 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Legal Counsel Position Overview The Legal Counsel will provide day-to-day legal support to the company, assisting senior legal counsel in handling contract management, and general corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in corporate law, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Review and Drafting:

Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize standard contracts including NDAs, vendor and customer agreements, licensing agreements, and service contracts under supervision.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

Assist with monitoring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies, including data privacy, employment, anti-corruption, and industry-specific regulations.

Legal Research and Advisory:

Conduct legal research and provide timely, concise, and accurate legal advice to internal departments on routine matters, escalating complex issues to senior counsel as appropriate.

Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records, drafting resolutions, and supporting board and committee meetings.

Assist in assessing legal risks, developing mitigation strategies, and supporting litigation or dispute resolution matters, including document collection and liaising with external counsel.

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines to align with current legal standards and best practices.

Corporate Governance:

Risk Management and Litigation Support:

Policy Development:

Qualifications & Skills:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in New Jersey. 1-2 years of experience as legal counsel, associate attorney, or equivalent role, preferably in a corporate setting or commercial law practice. Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills. Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Proficiency with standard office and legal research software tools.

Location:

Englewood Cliffs, NJ Employment Type:

Full-Time 8:00 AM – 5:00

PM Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person