Commercial Counsel (New Jersey)

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Commercial Counsel will provide top-notch service and innovative support to various departments within the Firm, including but not limited to business development (National Markets & Sales), finance, and talent management efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity for an energized, self-starter with critical thinking abilities to grow with our business and solidify the necessary systems and solutions for continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support National Markets & Sales Team (NMST) in drafting contracts and negotiations.
• Support National Events and other operational areas with vendor contracts and related materials.
• Become well-versed in related technology to support contract creation including Contract Lifecycle Management tools.
• Serve as key contact point and source of guidance for contract advice and management.
• Maintain a current in-depth knowledge with respect to contract law.
• Draft and/or review client contracts and vendor contracts, and identify and recommend solutions for any issues that carry potential exposure to the Firm.
• Participate in client or vendor contract negotiation.
• Proactively identify and recommend remediation for areas that present legal risk to the Firm.
• Provide critical direction regarding governance, administrative and compliance objectives.
• Research and provide guidance regarding a wide variety of compliance matters that arise in connection with the Firm’s evolving business.
• Advise regarding entity governance matters.
• Support privacy compliance efforts Firmwide.
• Work alongside outside counsel, Siegfried colleagues, and other experts to support compliance with immigration laws and reporting on immigration activity among employees, if requested.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, including legal advice and support in employment law.

Requirements

• At least 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in a law firm or in-house or a combination thereof.
• Admitted in good standing to a State Bar.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of and prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under pressure.
• Experience with or proficient in CLM technology.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, and other core business applications (Workday a plus).
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work 9-10 hours per day.