Corporate Counsel - Employment and Litigation

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

• 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
• Support compliance across all locations
• Implement practical solutions to reduce risk
• Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements
• Review and manage commercial leases
• Track landlord obligations and enforce lease terms
• Handle landlord issues (repairs, buildouts, compliance)
• Support lease negotiations and renewals
• Manage smaller matters internally
• Coordinate with outside counsel on active cases
• Aid in document collection and case preparation
• Reduce legal costs by minimizing unnecessary external work
• Track legal matters and maintain organized records
• Support legal budgeting and spend visibility
• Improve internal processes for handling legal issues

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

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