Associate Corporate Counsel

About the role

We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and play an active role in shaping the Company's legal, regulatory, and risk management strategy.

Essential job functions

• Manage litigation, claims and collections as well as supporting corporate, regulatory and operational legal matters.
• Advise senior leadership on material exposures, litigation strategy, insurance, and indemnification matters, while providing practical, strategic guidance for a dynamic equipment leasing business.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, settlement agreements, releases, confidentiality agreements, and other documents to support business operations.
• Research and analyze litigation, collection matters, insurance, and commercial activity, providing clear recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Manage outside counsel, insurers, internal business partners, and other third parties.
• Identify legal and regulatory issues, assist with policy development, and partner with business teams to implement strategic decisions.

Other job functions & responsibilities

• Maintain accurate legal matter files, documentation, reports, and tracking tools to support timely follow-up and effective matter management.
• Partner with internal departments to provide day-to-day legal support, respond to business questions, and escalate issues requiring more senior review.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices that may affect business operations, claims handling, collections, or compliance obligations.
• Participate in meetings, training, and cross-functional projects as needed to support legal, operational, compliance, and risk management objectives.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor required
• Bar membership in New Jersey
• 3 – 5 years of experience in litigation, collections, claims management, and insurance coverage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively use contract management systems and other technology tools.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities with attention to detail, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Desired qualifications

• Experience with commercial litigation, collections, insurance coverage, equipment leasing, secured transactions, or related financial services matters.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, outside counsel, insurers, and senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Work environment

Office. Supervisory Role with Direct Reports.

Physical requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk and stand
• Occasionally will lift items up to 10 lbs

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week at our office headquarters (Princeton, New Jersey) and two days working remotely from home.

Pay

$125,000 - $150,000 per annum plus discretionary 20% performance bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• 401k with company match
• FSA, HSA
• Group life insurance
• Generous PTO, sick and holiday time