Job Title: Corporate Counsel – Employment, Compliance & Real Estate
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid – North New Jersey (3–4 days in office)
About the Role
Seeking a Corporate Counsel to take ownership of employment matters, healthcare compliance, and lease management across a growing multi-location healthcare organization.
This is a hands-on role. You will work directly with leadership, handle legal matters internally, and reduce reliance on outside counsel. The focus is execution, speed, and practical problem-solving—not over-lawyering.
Core Responsibilities
Employment & HR Legal Support
Handle employee relations issues, terminations, and escalations
Support HR with policies, documentation, and compliance
Identify and address wage-and-hour risks (timekeeping, PTO, payroll)
Respond to claims, complaints, and agency inquiries
Healthcare Compliance
Support compliance across all locations
Identify gaps in processes and documentation
Implement practical solutions to reduce risk
Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements
Real Estate & Lease Management
Review and manage commercial leases
Track landlord obligations and enforce lease terms
Handle landlord issues (repairs, buildouts, compliance)
Support lease negotiations and renewals
Litigation & Outside Counsel Coordination
Manage smaller matters internally
Coordinate with outside counsel on active cases
Assist with document collection and case preparation
Reduce legal costs by minimizing unnecessary external work
Legal Operations
Track legal matters and maintain organized records
Support legal budgeting and spend visibility
Improve internal processes for handling legal issues
What Success Looks Like
Reduced outside counsel spend
Faster resolution of HR and operational issues
Strong compliance discipline across locations
Active control of lease portfolio and landlord accountability
Organized and efficient handling of all legal matters
Qualifications
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar admission (NY or NJ required)
3–7 years of relevant legal experience
Experience in employment law, compliance, or contracts
Strong organizational and execution skills
Ability to work independently
Preferred
Experience in healthcare or multi-location businesses
Experience with commercial leases
Familiarity with wage-and-hour compliance
Prior in-house or operational experience
Compensation
Base Salary: $110,000 – $140,000
Performance-based bonus
Full benefits package
Work Structure
Hybrid role (3–4 days in office)
Direct collaboration with HR, operations, and leadership
Not a remote role
Who Will Succeed
Practical, execution-focused mindset
Comfortable making decisions
Strong problem-solving ability
Able to manage multiple priorities
Focused on outcomes, not unnecessary process
How to Apply
Submit your resume and include:
Experience handling employment or HR-related issues
Any lease or contract experience
One example of solving a problem independently