Assistant General Counsel

Riverhead Building Supply • Baiting Hollo, NY

274d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are a Large Corporate Industry Leader in Building Supplies Employing over 800 Friendly People on Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Assistant General Counsel - Great opportunity to work alongside the general counsel in a multi-state corporate environment. Candidate will benefit from exposure to numerous modalities and diverse assignments. Come build your career with RBS! No pressure to bill clients, flexible work schedule, and no billable hours requirement.

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the NY State Bar.
• Must have court room experience.
• Experience with Union and non-union environment, collective bargaining and wage/hour a plus.
• Experience with contract law, litigation, real estate and employment law as well as legal research preferred.
• JD and/or Graduate from A.B.A. Accredited Law School.
• Must be licensed to practice in NY.

Responsibilities

• Draft, manage and revise contracts including but not limited to sales agreements, vendor agreements, and real estate leases.
• Handle customer collections (legal letters, liens, bankruptcies, lawsuits, and satisfaction letters).
• Review advertising materials and other publications for legal compliance.
• Prepare and review construction financing and related closing documentations, mortgages, and satisfactions.
• Research and analyze various legal issues involving company operations.
• Review, analyze and interpret applicable statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and regulations relevant to the company.
• Prepare a variety of business and legal communications to internal and external customers in addressing general business and legal matters.
• Collaborate and prepare company litigation and provide counsel for various departments, including Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Management.
• Represent the company on all traffic tickets including court appearances, and related documents.

Benefits

• 401K
• Med/Dent/Rx
• LTD
• Life
• Ancillary benefits
• Flex Spending
• discounts
• Professional Development | On-site & virtual training
• Stability from our long history of success and growth
• Company-hosted family events
• Participation in philanthropic activities in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree