Job Description

Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled and versatile In-House Counsel to join our client’s legal team in the Bronx, NY. This is a full-time, onsite position with the potential to transition from temporary to permanent employment.

We’re seeking a candidate with a primary focus in employment law and contracts , supported by a solid background in corporate legal matters, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation .

Start Date : ASAP

Hours: Standard Business Hours, Monday-Friday

Duration: Temp-to-Perm

Location: Onsite, 5 days per week- Bronx, NY

Pay Rate: $60+/ Hour

This role requires exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide sound legal advice across a range of business matters. As In House Counsel, you will play a critical role in protecting the organization from legal risks through thorough research, strategic counsel, and proactive legal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on employment matters and handle in-house employment issues.
• Support real estate transactions and act as a generalist across legal domains.
• Advise executives on a wide range of legal topics including corporate governance , regulatory compliance , and contractual matters .
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update legal templates and create initial drafts of form agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business operations and ensure compliance.
• Identify legal risks and develop strategies for mitigation and resolution.
• Assist with corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions , joint ventures , and strategic partnerships .
• Collaborate with internal departments to address legal issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and meetings.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and advise on potential business impacts.
• Develop and deliver legal training and policy education programs for employees.
• Maintain organized legal records, documents, and databases.

Software Proficiency

• Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Adobe Professional

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
• Licensed attorney with valid bar membership
• 5–7+ years of corporate legal experience , preferably in a corporate environment
• Proven expertise in employment law , with additional experience in real estate
• Strong understanding of corporate law , contract law , and regulatory compliance
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and responsiveness
• Professional integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Adaptability and willingness to grow within the role
• Strong administrative and managerial capabilities

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