Legal Counsel

Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

- Corporate Governance:

Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records,

drafting resolutions, and supporting board and committee meetings.

- Risk Management and Litigation Support:

Assist in assessing legal risks, developing mitigation strategies, and supporting litigation

or dispute resolution matters, including document collection and liaising with external

counsel.

- Policy Development:

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal policies, procedures, and compliance

guidelines to align with current legal standards and best practices.

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.