Corporate In-House Counsel

Riverhead Building Supply Corporation • Calverton, NY

7d • 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! At RBS, you will have amazing people to work with that help you succeed. We offer work/life balance with a culture of kindness and respect, company-hosted family events, rewarding careers with supportive management, participation in philanthropic activities in the community, professional development through on-site & virtual training, and stability from our long history of success and growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-4 years associate level experience or equivalent.
• Paralegal experience and a law degree will be considered.
• JD and/or Graduate from A.B.A. Accredited Law School
• Must be licensed to practice in NY

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• No pressure to bill clients, flexible work schedule, and no billable hours requirement.
• Superior benefits including 401K, Med/Dent/Rx, LTD, Life, Ancillary benefits, Flex Spending, discounts & more
• Professional Development | On-site & virtual training

What This Job Offers

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