Job Description

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

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