Counsel

Counsel (Corporate, Transactions & Litigation)

Salary:

$110k-120k +

Bonus Schedule:

On-site (New Jersey Office) Overview Our client is one of the world's leading integrated oil and gas companies. The Counsel position reports to the General Counsel and will provide legal advice and support in corporate, transactional, and litigation matters related to the company's business. What You'll Do Prepare, review, and negotiate the contracts and legal instruments of the Company, specifically: Franchise Agreements, Lease Agreements, Service Agreements, Agreements for Purchase of Goods, Leases, Agreements for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate; Site Access Agreements, confidentiality agreements Various supply chain and distribution agreements; fuel supply and distribution agreements Technology agreements; software licensing agreements; professional services agreements Plus, other agreements as requested by the General Counsel, all without significant assistance or oversight. Prepare corporate board minutes, orders, resolutions, intercompany agreements, and maintain an effective system of corporate governance policies. Review and advise the Company on insurance coverage policies related to the Company's business operations. Assist the General Counsel in all legal, regulatory, compliance, and acquisition matters involving the Company. Provide support to General Counsel in enforcing contracts and resolving contract- related disputes. Assist the General Counsel, CEO, and Senior Managers in developing and successfully implementing company compliance procedures, policies, and training as needed, based on legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. Prepare demand and cease and desist letters. Advise all levels within the organization to identify critical legal issues and risks, provide legal analysis, and assess potential legal resolutions. Under the supervision of the General Counsel, work with outside counsel on highly complex or specialized transactions, litigation matters, and claims. Under the supervision of General Counsel, represent the company in Court in litigation matters as directed by the General Counsel, CEO, and Management. Accountable for performing and managing all litigation activities on assigned matters through the trial and appellate stages, including, among other things, research, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, conferences, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals. Recommend key legal and/or litigation strategies and resolutions to General Counsel and senior management. Oversee internal procedures and standards for document discovery and preparing and reviewing court filings. Provide research, legal advice, and other legal assistance to the General Counsel. Interpret contracts, laws, rulings, and regulations for the General Counsel. Work cooperatively with Commercial, Environmental, Maintenance, and Finance Departments to timely respond to contractual and other requests. Review and negotiate other contracts and legal instruments of the Company, specifically its efforts in the acquisition of technology (hardware and software), the purchase of core products (including gasoline) for resale, and the engagement of services and consultants, all without significant assistance or oversight. Work with the General Counsel in connection with litigation, arbitration, and eDiscovery related to intellectual property matters, including, without limitation, cease and desist letters and responses to subpoenas and other discovery requests; reviews and comments on briefs and other court filings related to intellectual property matters. Work with General Counsel in connection with privacy and information security initiatives, including advising internal. departments on privacy compliance and risk. Qualifications Education & Experience JD from an ABA-accredited law school 5+ years of combined experience (law firm + in-house preferred) Licenses Active bar admission in New York & New Jersey (required) Must have the ability to waive into Pennsylvania within the first year. Core Skills Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills Litigation experience (including court appearances) Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Clear, concise communication across all levels Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Comfortable with legal research and digital document management Additional Details No direct reports Office-based role in New Jersey Standard professional office environment