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Job Title: Corporate Counsel – Employment, Compliance & Real Estate
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid – North New Jersey (3–4 days in office)
About the Role
Seeking a Corporate Counsel to take ownership of employment matters, healthcare compliance, and lease management across a growing multi-location healthcare organization.
This is a hands-on role. You will work directly with leadership, handle legal matters internally, and reduce reliance on outside counsel. The focus is execution, speed, and practical problem-solving—not over-lawyering.
Core Responsibilities
Employment & HR Legal Support
- Handle employee relations issues, terminations, and escalations
- Support HR with policies, documentation, and compliance
- Identify and address wage-and-hour risks (timekeeping, PTO, payroll)
- Respond to claims, complaints, and agency inquiries
Healthcare Compliance
- Support compliance across all locations
- Identify gaps in processes and documentation
- Implement practical solutions to reduce risk
- Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements
Real Estate & Lease Management
- Review and manage commercial leases
- Track landlord obligations and enforce lease terms
- Handle landlord issues (repairs, buildouts, compliance)
- Support lease negotiations and renewals
Litigation & Outside Counsel Coordination
- Manage smaller matters internally
- Coordinate with outside counsel on active cases
- Assist with document collection and case preparation
- Reduce legal costs by minimizing unnecessary external work
Legal Operations
- Track legal matters and maintain organized records
- Support legal budgeting and spend visibility
- Improve internal processes for handling legal issues
What Success Looks Like
- Reduced outside counsel spend
- Faster resolution of HR and operational issues
- Strong compliance discipline across locations
- Active control of lease portfolio and landlord accountability
- Organized and efficient handling of all legal matters
Qualifications
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission (NY or NJ required)
- 3–7 years of relevant legal experience
- Experience in employment law, compliance, or contracts
- Strong organizational and execution skills
- Ability to work independently
Preferred
- Experience in healthcare or multi-location businesses
- Experience with commercial leases
- Familiarity with wage-and-hour compliance
- Prior in-house or operational experience
Compensation
- Base Salary: $110,000 – $140,000
- Performance-based bonus
- Full benefits package
Work Structure
- Hybrid role (3–4 days in office)
- Direct collaboration with HR, operations, and leadership
- Not a remote role
Who Will Succeed
- Practical, execution-focused mindset
- Comfortable making decisions
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Able to manage multiple priorities
- Focused on outcomes, not unnecessary process
How to Apply
Submit your resume and include:
- Experience handling employment or HR-related issues
- Any lease or contract experience
- One example of solving a problem independently
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000