Corporate Counsel

The Lightstone Group, LLC•Lakewood, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will participate in and support all aspects of the legal and risk management aspects of the Lightstone businesses, including transaction support, contract review and negotiation, structuring, and interaction with and support of the various business teams across the company. This will include working interactively with the members of the legal department in various capacities, including supervising smaller transactions, assistance with the contract management process, and establishing and implementing protocols and processes to improve efficiency and compliance.

Requirements

Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in law reviewing general commercial contracts
JD and bar requirements
Requires general transactional background
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; Self-starter
Must be analytical & have strong attention to detail
Accountability, adaptability, communication, and integrity
Experience in a corporate business environment
Ability to work on diversity of projects; Multi-tasker
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Team player capable of leading and participating within cross-functional project teams to meet key milestones under tight timelines and stressful conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience with acquisitions and financing of real estate assets is a plus

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across all areas of the company, including but not limited to non-disclosure, consulting, service, HR, vendor, listing and commissions agreements, transaction contracts and leases.
Provide legal advice to all business units across the organization
Draft and update appropriate templates and work with company business units to develop contract strategies to support the organization
Ensure consistency of contract terms with company policies and goals and best practice to enhance the contract review processes
Interpret contract requirements, obligations, and risk exposure and advise on same
Provide direction and guidance related to the contracting process. Provide input to the development, maintenance, and management of contracting policies and procedures
Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits

Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance, and wellness programs
401(k) and Roth retirement plans
Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
Life and AD&D insurance with options for supplemental employee, spouse, and child
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Commuter spending accounts (transit and parking)
Tuition assistance and employee assistance program
Corporate discount programs
On-site mother’s room
Office perks such as lunch, fruit, drinks, and snacks