Associate Corporate Counsel

TRAC Intermodal•Plainsboro Twp, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and play an active role in shaping the Company's legal, regulatory, and risk management strategy. The list of job functions outlined below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of a specific job function or additional responsibility does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

Juris Doctor required
Bar membership in New Jersey
3 – 5 years of experience in litigation, collections, claims management, and insurance coverage.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn and effectively use contract management systems and other technology tools.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities with attention to detail, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial litigation, collections, insurance coverage, equipment leasing, secured transactions, or related financial services matters.
Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, outside counsel, insurers, and senior leadership.
Strong attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation, claims and collections as well as supporting corporate, regulatory and operational legal matters.
Advise senior leadership on material exposures, litigation strategy, insurance, and indemnification matters, while providing practical, strategic guidance for a dynamic equipment leasing business.
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, settlement agreements, releases, confidentiality agreements, and other documents to support business operations.
Research and analyze litigation, collection matters, insurance, and commercial activity, providing clear recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Manage outside counsel, insurers, internal business partners, and other third parties.
Identify legal and regulatory issues, assist with policy development, and partner with business teams to implement strategic decisions.
Maintain accurate legal matter files, documentation, reports, and tracking tools to support timely follow-up and effective matter management.
Partner with internal departments to provide day-to-day legal support, respond to business questions, and escalate issues requiring more senior review.
Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices that may affect business operations, claims handling, collections, or compliance obligations.
Participate in meetings, training, and cross-functional projects as needed to support legal, operational, compliance, and risk management objectives.