Associate Counsel

Accommodations Plus International • Melville, NY

23d • $150,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision of the General Counsel, the Associate Counsel executes the legal department’s representation of the business in a manner consistent with commercial objectives and compliant with applicable law. The Associate Counsel is involved with a variety of legal matters affecting the global business, with an emphasis on negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
This is a hybrid, full time position requiring a minimum of 3 days in our Melville, NY headquarters.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and membership in New York State bar is required.
• 7+ years of legal experience as transactional legal counsel, ideally with a combination of law firm training and in-house experience in a technology company.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Team player and consensus builder who can effectively collaborate and build relationships with business leaders throughout the organization.
• Strong MS Office skills and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel with the drafting, negotiation and administration of client and business partner contracts as directed.
• Assist with supervision and training of junior counsel.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that the interests of the company are appropriately represented in commercial agreements.
• Develop and implement compliance-focused processes and procedures.
• Conduct legal research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees