Corporate Attorney
10 hours ago
Parsippany
Driven to be the Best People. Performance. Purpose. At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join our highly experienced legal team. This role will support a wide range of corporate, finance, governance, and securities-related legal work, while also serving as a key strategic partner to the General Counsel. In addition to core legal responsibilities, this role will help drive priorities across the legal function, support executive-level initiatives, and enhance coordination between Legal and key stakeholders across Finance, Compliance, Investor Relations, and the business. The ideal candidate is not only a strong legal practitioner, but also an organized, proactive operator who can help manage workflows, anticipate needs, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the legal department. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and is eager to take on increasing responsibility and visibility within a global organization. What You'll Do: • Assist with SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings, working closely with outside counsel and internal stakeholders., • Support debt financings and other corporate transactions in collaboration with finance and external legal teams., • Draft, review, and help manage Board and Committee materials, corporate resolutions, and governance documents., • Support corporate governance matters, including policy review, global subsidiary management, and support for Board-related initiatives., • Assist KYC and due diligence requests from banking partners, counterparties and regulatory bodies., • Provide legal input on press releases and public communications., • Collaborate with the company’s paralegal and external registered agents on corporate filings and annual report submissions across states and jurisdictions., • Leverage legal tech and automation platforms (e.g., entity management tools, document automation, digital contract platforms) to streamline processes and improve efficiency., • Help develop templates, playbooks, and knowledge management tools to support scaling and repeatable processes in corporate legal work., • Help manage and prioritize the General Counsel’s key initiatives, ensuring alignment across legal and cross-functional stakeholders., • Track and drive progress on high-priority projects, including Board deliverables, strategic transactions, and departmental initiatives., • Prepare briefing materials, summaries, and presentations for executive leadership and Board interactions., • Serve as a central point of coordination for Legal team workflows, helping to streamline communication, improve visibility, and ensure timely execution. Perks You’ll Get: • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, • Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages, • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions, • Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills, • Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars, • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more What We're Looking For: • J.D. from a mid-to-top tier accredited law school; licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction., • 2–3 years of corporate legal experience at a medium to large law firm. In-house experience is a plus but not required., • Strong understanding of corporate law, capital markets, governance, and general contract matters., • Familiarity with SEC reporting, public company governance, and debt financings is highly preferred., • Proven interest or experience with legal technology platforms, automation, and workflow tools., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills., • Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. The annual starting salary for this position is between $140,000 – $180,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Who We Are: Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law. This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.