Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

A growing global technology and services company is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to serve as a key legal partner to the business. This individual will provide strategic and practical legal guidance across commercial transactions, employment matters, compliance initiatives, and regulatory issues in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation: $250,000 – $500,000 total compensation range, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities: • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, consulting, reseller, services, and platform agreements • Draft and review employment and labor-related documents and provide guidance on personnel matters • Analyze contract terms and special provisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies • Advise business teams on legal and regulatory compliance matters across multiple departments • Develop, implement, and maintain internal company policies and guidelines • Conduct legal research and due diligence related to employment law, labor law, intellectual property, privacy, and regulatory compliance • Support internal and external compliance audits and advise on risk mitigation strategies • Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and business stakeholders on day-to-day legal matters

Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school • Admission to the New Jersey Bar or eligibility for a New Jersey limited in-house counsel license • 7–10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department • Prior experience within a publicly traded company is strongly preferred • Experience handling commercial contracts and employment-related matters required • Broad working knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws and regulations preferred

Desired Strengths: • Ability to independently assess complex legal issues and provide practical business-oriented solutions • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of an organization • Strong work ethic and sound professional judgment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

EOE: We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay:$150,000.00 - $300,000.00