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.
- Help mitigate risk and resolve disputes, including contract enforcement and pre-litigation issues.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
- Experience supporting multi-state operations or subsidiaries.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Support for ongoing professional development and CLE
Job Type: Full-time