Job Description
Job Title : Counsel Location : Moorestown, NJ (on-site, full-time) Compensation : $120,000/yr plus bonus Employment Type : Direct Hire Summary: Our Client is seeking a versatile and highly skilled Corporate Counsel with a strong background in both complex commercial transactions and litigation. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will serve as a key legal advisor across all departments, including Commercial, Finance, and Environmental. You must be comfortable working with high autonomy, managing a diverse portfolio that ranges from PMPA franchise agreements and fuel supply logistics to representing the company in court. Key Responsibilities Contract Negotiation: Independently draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including PMPA Franchise Agreements, real estate transactions, technology/software licensing, and fuel supply/distribution contracts. Litigation Management: Manage all stages of litigation (trial and appellate), including research, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and appearances in court or at arbitrations. Corporate Governance: Prepare board minutes, resolutions, and intercompany agreements while maintaining effective corporate governance policies. Compliance & Risk: Advise senior leadership on critical legal risks, insurance coverage, and privacy/information security initiatives. Departmental Support: Act as a legal partner to Commercial, Maintenance, and Finance teams to ensure timely responses to contractual and regulatory requests. Qualifications Education: JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience as a litigator and in-house corporate counsel. Licensure: Active Bar admission in New York AND New Jersey is required. Must have the ability to waive into the Pennsylvania Bar within the first year of employment. Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of eDiscovery, intellectual property matters (cease and desist, subpoenas), and privacy compliance. Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders. Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and advanced legal research tools. Physical Requirements & Environment Ability to work in a professional office environment with a moderate noise level. Standard physical demands for an office role, including sitting, standing, and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Interested? Apply Now: https://www.jjstaff.com/apply-now/ For more information regarding this position or other opportunities contact J & J at: CherryHill@JJStaff.com or 856-751-5050 Why Join J & J? J & J is a veteran founded and owned company honored by Forbes as one of the nation’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms. Since 1972 J & J Staffing Resources has specialized in finding great jobs for great people. Every year we place thousands of candidates with thriving local companies. J & J works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download J & J’s Buzz app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Get Started at: www.JJStaff.com . We Specialize in: Office, Skilled Industrial, Technical/IT, Healthcare, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Academic, Pharmaceutical, & Professional.