Associate General Counsel jobs in New Jersey

Associate General Counsel is responsible for ensuring an organization's compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Develops and reviews an organization's policies, practices, and guidelines. Being an Associate General Counsel assists in protecting an organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides counsel to senior leadership. Additionally, Associate General Counsel identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Associate General Counsel manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be an Associate General Counsel typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate General Counsel
  • Russo Development LLC
  • Carlstadt, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Experience. Reputation. Excellence. Longevity. These are the hallmarks of Russo Development LLC. We are one of the most active, privately held developers of industrial, data center, residential, and mixed-use projects in northern New Jersey.


    Over the past 50 years we have developed more than eight million square feet of premier commercial space, delivered approximately 3600 luxury apartment units, completed more than 60 industrial projects and have become one of the largest owners of data center space in the New York metropolitan area. Now in our second generation of leadership, our privately-owned firm continues to surpass the needs of our tenants and residents and partners as one of the most successful niche development companies in the marketplace. After years of growth and success Russo Property Management LLC was established in 2017 to provide the highest quality residential and commercial management services at all properties owned or under development. 


    If you are looking to join company that offers an EXCELLENT salary and benefits package, opportunity for career growth and a true people first culture, then Russo Development / Property Management may be for you!


    We are seeking a well-rounded, self-starting, dedicated and loyal individual with high ethical standards that has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Associate General Counsel will actively collaborate with the legal team and company management on each project integral to the growth and success of the company. This position will be based out of our corporate office in Bergen County, NJ. Our legal team currently consists of two attorneys, two paralegals and a legal admin, and we hope to add a capable, experienced attorney to partner with our existing professional team on a wide variety of challenging and rewarding legal work. 


    Position Responsibilities:

    • Identify and analyze legal issues and present clear recommendations to the CLO/General Counsel and executive team; the Position will report to the CLO/General Counsel, but will be expected and encouraged to develop independent communication and relationships with the management team on a project level.
    • Draft and negotiate commercial lease agreements (including retail, office and warehouse), redevelopment agreements, and financial agreements.
    • Negotiate, draft and review loan documents from the perspective of borrower, and manage commercial loan transactions from inception, through due diligence, closing, and post-closing.
    • Review title commitments and surveys in the context of commercial development, and manage commercial purchase and sale transactions from inception, through due diligence, closing and post-closing.
    • Obtain land use approvals for various types of company projects working closely with in-house and outside engineers and architects.  
    • Revise and draft construction agreements, including but not limited to: construction management agreements, subcontracts, easements, indemnity agreements, subordination agreements, hold harmless agreements.
    • Manage and oversee outside counsel in any litigation involving the Company. 
    • Provide legal support as necessary for a Company affiliate, Russo Property Management residential property management division. 
    • Ability, aptitude and creativity to address the wide variety of work in our active in-house department, which serves the entire Company and affiliates, is critical.

    Requirements

    • Juris Doctorate (JD) / Licensed in the State of NJ.
    • 5-10 years of experience. Preferably a Partner or Jr Partner of a large firm or existing in-house experience.
    • Commercial Financing Experience preferable.
    • Commercial Retail Leasing preferable.
    • Must have: Commercial real estate and corporate transactional background.
    • Multifamily and/or industrial redevelopment experience a plus. 
    • Land use experience preferable.
    • Keen business sense and financial acumen, with a desire to work in a business setting.
    • Ability to handle pressure and looming deadlines.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
    • Excellent organizational skills, drafting ability and attention to detail – we are seeking a professional with a strong sense of personal responsibility and a desire to produce quality work. 

     

    EOE/M/F/D/V

    **NO RECRUITER SOLICIATION**

  • 12 Days Ago

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Associate General Counsel
  • Aquestive Therapeutics
  • Warren, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Provides hands-on advice and counsel to senior management on company’s compliance with applicable securities laws and corporate governance matters. Assists with contract drafting and nego...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Associate General Counsel
  • Solar Landscape
  • Asbury Park, NJ OTHER
  • About Us Solar Landscape is changing the way America goes solar. As the largest commercial/industrial-rooftop community solar company in the United States, we are hiring the best and brightest to driv...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Associate General Counsel
  • Tandym Group
  • Morris, NJ FULL_TIME
  • A services company is actively seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their growing staff remotely. Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel (Remote) will: Provide legal support in the Ph...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Associate General Counsel – Regulatory Compliance
  • Cross River
  • Fort Lee, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Cross River Company Overview Cross River is a highly profitable fast-growing financial technology company recognized for the third year in a row by CB Insights as one of the 250 best global fintechs. ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Associate General Counsel, Regulatory and Compliance
  • CoreWeave
  • Roseland, NJ FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated legal professional to join our team as Associate General Counsel, Regulatory and Compliance. In this role, you will play a critical part in building an in...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Associate General Counsel
  • Larson Maddox
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Currently working with a global retail fashion manufacturer looking for a generalist attorney to join their team. This r...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
  • North Royalton, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Description: The Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent As...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • OCI
  • San Antonio, TX
  • OCI Solar Power is a respected developer, owner, and operator of utility scale solar & energy storage sites. We are seek...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Carilion Clinic
  • Roanoke, VA
  • Job Summary Carilion Clinic's Legal Services Department provides comprehensive legal advice and support concerning all a...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK
  • With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, youll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Global Partners
  • Waltham, MA
  • We're hiring for an Associate General Counselat Global, a vertically integrated, adaptive distribution energy company wi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Apex Clean Energy
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • Company Description Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Throug...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Counsel
  • Irving Knight Group
  • Role: Associate General Counsel - Homebuilding Salary Range: $225,000 - $250,000 + Bonus $50,000 - $75,000 Office Locati...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Associate General Counsel jobs
$312,664 to $443,300

Associate General Counsel in Columbus, OH
The Associate General Counsel is responsible for supporting the legal and compliance functions and is a highly visible leader and contributor to Cochlear’s regional and global legal teams.  Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and working closely with other legal team members in the Denver metro office, this role will provide timely legal advice and enable the business by identifying solutions rather than highlighting problems or complexities.
January 13, 2020
Associate General Counsel in Benton Harbor, MI
As is often the case, when an Orlando TV station made a similar request and notified Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum’s Deputy General Counsel Alexis Lambert, Cook backed down and UCF agreed to release the records to the TV station in electronic format, and only print out the few e-mails that needed to be redacted.
December 14, 2019
Associate General Counsel in Wichita Falls, TX
In addition, Coleman will be working to support the General Counsel in a number of areas, including corporate governance and securities compliance.
December 26, 2019