Corporate Legal Counsel Job at Taylor Root, Mount Laurel, NJ

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  • Taylor Root
  • Mount Laurel, NJ

Job Description

A leading publicly traded infrastructure and construction company, valued at over $5 billion, is expanding its corporate legal presence in the U.S. The company is building out its U.S. legal function following a recent acquisition.

Role Overview

The Corporate Counsel will be the sole legal team member in the company’s New Jersey office, supporting business operations, M&A activity, and compliance initiatives. This position reports to the General Counesl with extensive tenure at the company and will collaborate with cross-functional teams across tax, finance, real estate, procurement, and IT. Looking for Attorneys around the 3–6-year mark of experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
  • Assess legal risks in transactions, contracts, and operational matters.
  • Provide legal support for M&A transactions, working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage and collaborate with outside counsel.
  • Advise business leaders on legal and compliance matters related to infrastructure and construction.
  • Support compliance initiatives, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • J.D. and licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or New York.
  • 4-6 years of legal experience, ideally with in-house exposure.
  • Experience in construction law or infrastructure-related industries preferred.
  • Strong contract negotiation and risk assessment skills.
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to build and shape the U.S. legal function of a growing company.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, including a short-term incentive bonus.
  • Hybrid work flexibility with a strong legal team supporting growth and expansion.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work,

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