Senior Commercial Counsel, Robert Half

Senior Commercial Counsel

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Parsippany

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Our client, an international Fortune 500 manufacturing company, is seeking to hire a Senior Commercial Counsel to their Parsippany, NJ office. The responsibilities include managing commercial agreements, providing legal advice on employment law, advising on product safety compliance, conducting legal research, and risk mitigation for the company. Key qualifications include a Juris Doctor (JD), 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in negotiation, research, and legal analysis.

Job Responsibility:

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements (e.g., NDAs, sales agreements, vendor/supplier contracts, service agreements, basic distribution agreements)
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks and compliance
Provide legal advice and support on employment law (hiring, termination, discrimination, wage/hour, workplace safety)
Represent the company in employment-related disputes or investigations (EEOC, OSHA, etc.)
Advise on product safety regulations (CPSC, UL standards, labeling)
Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the business
Advise internal stakeholders on general commercial law, contract interpretation, and risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active membership, in good standing, with a state bar of the New Jersey Bar or be able to obtain an in-house license in 6 months
10+ years relevant legal experience, preferably including some experience in manufacturing, technology, or consumer goods
Familiarity with using global metrics in a legal/business context
Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan
Free online training.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 04, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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