Corporate Counsel - Employment and Litigation

Description 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