Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

The Corporate Counsel, Contracts (North American Market) reviews, drafts and negotiates a wide variety of commercial contracts. They provide advanced and independent legal advice, prepares contracts, represents business interests in contract negotiations, and supports legal team in other related matters.

Hybrid Schedule

• Independently drafts, reviews, negotiates both customer and supplier agreements, real estate leases, software licenses, purchase, sales, insurance contacts, etc.
• Ensures that contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory and company policies.
• Conducts legal, regulatory, and business-related research and reviews various agreements and documents.
• Acts as escalation point for Paralegals who have contract questions or issues.
• Participates in special projects where the experience, ability, or expertise of the attorney merits involvement.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• J.D. degree from accredited law school and admission to NJ bar or eligibility for NJ In-house counsel license
• 3 to 7 years as a practicing attorney, preferably with both private and in house legal practice experience
• Direct knowledge of and experience in commercial contracting and legal concepts related thereto.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or at least one state within the United States and an attorney in good standing in such jurisdiction with the ability to obtain a NJ in-house counsel designation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Language Skills: English - Advanced level
• Mathematical Skills: Basic level
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level
• Analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiation and legal reasoning skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and coordinate a variety of internal and external activities having legal significance to the Company
• Ability to manage issues and workload independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Computer Skills

• MS Office (Word, Excel) - Intermediate user proficiency

Benefits

• Salary - $100,000-$134,000 based on experience

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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