Assistant General Counsel, General Commercial - North Bergen, NJ
Company: Imperial Dade
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated
distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance
supplies, floor equipment, and industrial packaging products in
North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions,
the company serves customers in many business-to-business market
segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities,
universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in
New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through
a network of strategically located distribution centers across 80+
branches. Learn more at www.imperialdade.com.
Imperial Dade is seeking a highly motivated, business-oriented,
proactive leader and team player to join the company's growing
Legal Department. This is a newly created position, reporting
directly to the General Counsel. The successful candidate will
serve as a legal business partner to stakeholders across the
organization, helping draft and negotiate legal documents for
Imperial Dade, as well as provide strategic counseling to the
business with respect to contract risk issues and opportunities for
risk mitigation.
Option for partial remote work.
Responsibilities:
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including
client and vendor services agreements, supplier agreements,
consulting contracts, technology agreements, and nondisclosure
agreements
Review and assist the business in preparing responses to requests
for proposals and invitation for bids
Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and
conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations,
and corporate policies
Identify and provide strategic, practical advice about commercial
contract risks and opportunities for risk mitigation
Exercise good judgment in balancing legal advice and strategic
business advice appropriately
Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to support
various compliance initiatives
Initiate process improvements related to contract lifecycle
management, vendor management, and effective and efficient use of
legal resources
Strategically manage outside counsel
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school, with strong academic
credentials
Membership in good standing in at least one state bar
At least 5 years' experience in sophisticated law firm and / or
corporate legal department, with substantial experience drafting
and negotiating commercial contracts, and counseling clients with
respect to contract risk; prior in-house experience strongly
preferred
Excellent oral and written communications skills, research and
analytical skills, and ability to provide legal and risk management
advice and recommendations with a practical, business-oriented
approach to problem-solving
Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to inspire trust
and confidence with stakeholders at high levels, and to build
strong relationships across the organization
Self-starter with the ability to operate autonomously as well as
work collaboratively with stakeholders across the company
Demonstrated ability to initiate, embrace and drive change in a
dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn and adapt
Exemplary leadership, time management, advocacy, organization, and
prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Experience related to legal operations is preferred, but not
required (including comfort with enabling technology)
At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting work environment and invite
motivated and talented individuals with a passion for excellence to
join our team. We value our people and strive to create rewarding
career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits,
401K, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy,
status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or
mental), family medical history or genetic information, political
affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based
factors.
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