Corporate In-House Counsel

Riverhead Building Supply Corp.•Town of Riverhead, NY

8d•$125,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a growing industry leader in building supplies with over 800 employees across Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. This is a great opportunity to work for a growing company and build on your knowledge and skills to grow your career! There is no pressure to bill clients, a flexible work schedule, and no billable hours requirement. At RBS, you will have amazing people to work with that help you succeed. Enjoy work/life balance with a culture of kindness and respect, company-hosted family events, and rewarding careers with supportive management. Participate in philanthropic activities in the community. We offer professional development with on-site & virtual training and stability from our long history of success and growth. We provide superior benefits including 401K, Med/Dent/Rx, LTD, Life, Ancillary benefits, Flex Spending, discounts & more. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career and move up the ladder!

Requirements

JD and/or Graduate from a A.B.A. Accredited Law School
Must be licensed to practice in NY

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3-4 years associate level experience or equivalent.
Candidates with paralegal experience and a law degree will be considered.
Strong litigation skills and experience with drafting pleadings, discovery, and motion practice preferred.
Experience with enforcement of money judgments a plus.
Knowledge and experience with real estate matters, including residential and commercial closings and building construction loans preferred.
Experience with Union and non-union environment, collective bargaining and wage/hour a plus.
Experience with contract law and employment law as well as legal research preferred.

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.