Corporate Counsel Employment and Litigation

Job Title: Corporate Counsel Employment Compliance & Real Estate
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid North New Jersey (34 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-solvingnot 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)

• 37 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: $110000 $140000

• Performance-based bonus

• Full benefits package

Work Structure

• Hybrid role (34 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