Associate Counsel

Genesis Recruiting

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Newark, New Jersey, US on site Until 9/11/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 13, 2026 Last posted July 13, 2026
Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated Associate Counsel to join their in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney looking to transition from private practice into a growing business with significant long-term career potential.

The role will focus on transactional and commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements such as equipment purchases, SaaS, professional services, and lease agreements.

Additional responsibilities include supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, identifying legal risks, and helping develop practical business solutions.

Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, active bar admission in good standing, and 1–2 years of transactional or commercial law experience in a law firm or in-house setting, preferably with a small to mid-sized organization.

About this role

Summary

Draft, review, negotiate agreements, support compliance, identify legal risks.

Job title

Associate Counsel

Experience level

junior level

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

legal

Location requirements

On-site in Newark, NJ, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Juris Doctor (JD)bar admissiontransactional lawcommercial law

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

transactionalcommercial lawcontract reviewregulatory compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newark, NJ, USA

On-site City