About the role

Associate Counsel Newark, NJ | Full-Time Salary range: $130,000+ DOE Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Friday: Half-Day Position Overview A growing organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to support the General Counsel across transactional and commercial legal matters. This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership of contract review, compliance support, risk identification, and day-to-day legal guidance across the business. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, equipment purchases, and leases Provide practical legal guidance on contracts, risk, and operational matters Support corporate governance and regulatory compliance Identify legal risks and recommend business-oriented solutions Manage and track contract workflows and documentation Partner with Sales, Operations, HR, and Finance on legal needs Assist in managing outside counsel for specialized matters Support internal investigations, compliance initiatives, and policy development

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing
• 2–6 years of transactional or commercial law experience, either in-house or at a law firm
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal oversight
• Practical, business-minded approach to legal risk
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, efficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Compensation
• $130K / year (DOE)
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