Corporate Attorney

Avis Budget Group • Parsippany, NJ

2d • $140,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Avis Budget Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Counsel to join their experienced legal team. This role will support a wide range of corporate, finance, governance, and securities-related legal work, and will serve as a key strategic partner to the General Counsel. In addition to core legal responsibilities, this role will help drive priorities across the legal function, support executive-level initiatives, and enhance coordination between Legal and key stakeholders across Finance, Compliance, Investor Relations, and the business. The ideal candidate is not only a strong legal practitioner but also an organized, proactive operator who can help manage workflows, anticipate needs, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the legal department. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and is eager to take on increasing responsibility and visibility within a global organization.

Requirements

• J.D. from a mid-to-top tier accredited law school; licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2–3 years of corporate legal experience at a medium to large law firm.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, capital markets, governance, and general contract matters.
• Proven interest or experience with legal technology platforms, automation, and workflow tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting, public company governance, and debt financings is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings, working closely with outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Support debt financings and other corporate transactions in collaboration with finance and external legal teams.
• Draft, review, and help manage Board and Committee materials, corporate resolutions, and governance documents.
• Support corporate governance matters, including policy review, global subsidiary management, and support for Board-related initiatives.
• Assist KYC and due diligence requests from banking partners, counterparties and regulatory bodies.
• Provide legal input on press releases and public communications.
• Collaborate with the company’s paralegal and external registered agents on corporate filings and annual report submissions across states and jurisdictions.
• Leverage legal tech and automation platforms (e.g., entity management tools, document automation, digital contract platforms) to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Help develop templates, playbooks, and knowledge management tools to support scaling and repeatable processes in corporate legal work.
• Help manage and prioritize the General Counsel’s key initiatives, ensuring alignment across legal and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track and drive progress on high-priority projects, including Board deliverables, strategic transactions, and departmental initiatives.
• Prepare briefing materials, summaries, and presentations for executive leadership and Board interactions.
• Serve as a central point of coordination for Legal team workflows, helping to streamline communication, improve visibility, and ensure timely execution.

Benefits

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level