Counsel

J & J Staffing Resources • Moorestown, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Client is seeking a versatile and highly skilled Corporate Counsel with a strong background in both complex commercial transactions and litigation. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will serve as a key legal advisor across all departments, including Commercial, Finance, and Environmental. You must be comfortable working with high autonomy, managing a diverse portfolio that ranges from PMPA franchise agreements and fuel supply logistics to representing the company in court.

Requirements

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience as a litigator and in-house corporate counsel.
• Active Bar admission in New York AND New Jersey is required.
• Must have the ability to waive into the Pennsylvania Bar within the first year of employment.
• Deep knowledge of eDiscovery, intellectual property matters (cease and desist, subpoenas), and privacy compliance.
• Fluent in English with the ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and advanced legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including PMPA Franchise Agreements, real estate transactions, technology/software licensing, and fuel supply/distribution contracts.
• Manage all stages of litigation (trial and appellate), including research, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and appearances in court or at arbitrations.
• Prepare board minutes, resolutions, and intercompany agreements while maintaining effective corporate governance policies.
• Advise senior leadership on critical legal risks, insurance coverage, and privacy/information security initiatives.
• Act as a legal partner to Commercial, Maintenance, and Finance teams to ensure timely responses to contractual and regulatory requests.

What This Job Offers

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