Corporate Lawyer
9 days ago
Washington Township
Job Title: Corporate Attorney Location: Long Valley, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: General Counsel or Chief Operating Officer Job Summary: We are seeking a knowledgeable and pragmatic Corporate Attorney to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance. This role will focus on supporting commercial operations, managing legal risk, and ensuring compliance across a range of business functions including contracts, supply chain, employment, real estate, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment and partnering with business units to support growth and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor/supplier agreements, service contracts, lease agreements, NDAs, and customer agreements., • Provide legal support for procurement, logistics, distribution, and equipment leasing or sales transactions., • Advise executive leadership and department heads on legal implications of business strategies and decisions., • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and environmental laws., • Assist in managing corporate governance, entity formation, and business licensing., • Support real estate transactions, including facility leases and construction agreements., • Develop and implement internal legal policies, procedures, and training., • Manage and liaise with outside counsel on specialized matters as needed., • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school., • Active license and good standing with a state bar., • 4–8 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house work in a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics-related industry., • Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, business law, and regulatory compliance., • Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with operations, sales, procurement, and executive teams., • Experience with material handling, equipment leasing, or industrial services is strongly preferred., • Familiarity with employment law, safety compliance, and risk management in an industrial environment., • Competitive compensation package, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) with company match, • Paid time off and holidays