Job Description
Job Description
Our client, an international Fortune 500 manufacturing company, is seeking to hire a Senior Commercial Counsel to their Parsippany, NJ office. Our client is known for manufacturing appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, laundry solutions, and floor solutions).
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Agreements Management : Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements(e.g., NDAs, sales agreements, vendor / supplier contracts, service agreements, basic distribution agreements).Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks and compliance.
- Employment Law & Labor Compliance : provide legal advice and support on employment law (hiring, termination, discrimination, wage / hour, workplace safety). Represent the company in employment-related disputes or investigations (EEOC, OSHA, etc.).
- Product Safety Compliance : Advise on product safety regulations (CPSC, UL standards, labeling).
- Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the business.
- Advise internal stakeholders on general commercial law, contract interpretation, and risk mitigation strategies.
Skills and Qualifications
Education : Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.Active membership, in good standing, with a state bar of the New Jersey Bar orbe able to obtain an in house license in 6 months.
Experience : 10 + years relevant legal experience, preferably including someexperience in manufacturing, technology, or consumer goods.
Familiarity with using global metrics in a legal / business context.Strong legal research, analytical, and problem solving skills.Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.Strong negotiation, communication, and problem solving skills.