Corporate Counsel
UDC’s Corporate Counsel will report to UDC’s VP, Deputy General Counsel and serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing practical, timely and strategic advice across a range of corporate, commercial and compliance matters. The role will partner closely with internal stakeholders to support day-to-day operations, manage legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position requires strong judgment, business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume corporate environment, supporting both U.S.-based and international clients and operations. In this hands-on role, the candidate must have a strong work-ethic and be a self-starter who can work both independently and as a part of a highly collaborative international team. The candidate must possess strong legal drafting and negotiating skills. The individual must be client-service focused and be able to prioritize and execute on numerous projects simultaneously. The ability to balance superior attention to detail while maintaining an awareness of the big picture are a must. Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate, draft, review and advise on commercial agreements, with an emphasis on customer agreements and amendments, vendor agreements, software licensing and technology agreements, intracompany agreements, consulting agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
- Assist in the drafting and filing of the Company’s SEC filings, including the annual proxy statement, 10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks
- Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to enable business initiatives while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
- Develop, implement and oversee policies, licensing programs, procedures and training to promote compliance and mitigate risk
- Support the Company’s Legal staff in the preparation for Board and committee meetings, drafting of minutes and consents and Section 16 filings, and management of other governance matters
- Support the Company’s venture capital group, UDC Ventures, in making pre-IPO minority investments in various technology companies, including undertaking due diligence and integration activities
- Advise on data privacy, intellectual property and risk management issues
- Coordinate with outside counsel as needed
- Perform other duties and special projects as may be assigned
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- M inimum of 3 years of experience practicing corporate law, in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Experience in a complex and highly regulated environment is preferred.
- Current New Jersey bar admission in good standing, or in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction with ability and interest in becoming licensed in New Jersey.
- Technologically savvy and possesses a willingness to use technology to continually create efficiencies in legal-related processes.
- Ability to travel on a limited basis, when and if needed.
- International/global experience a plus.
Current Benefits at UDC:
- Competitive base salary and annual bonus program
- Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family
- Transit, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) – An employer-paid benefit to reimburse a portion of employees’ eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and pharmacy expenses
- Group Term Life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability benefits for employees
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 401(k) company contribution
- Ewing Worldwide Headquarters (HQ) cafeteria provides breakfast and lunch to employees at no cost to them
- Annual charitable matching gift
- Generous Paid Time Off
Annual compensation range: $150k-175k negotiable
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