Assistant General Counsel, Commercial & Claims

Raphael & Associates; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Raphael & Associates in Rutherford, NJ is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor, delivering practical, business-focused guidance across corporate, commercial, contractual, and claims matters.

The role negotiates corporate and vendor agreements, RFPs, leases, and other contracts, supports governance, manages outside counsel on litigation, and collaborates with executives, operations, claims, finance, and IT to balance risk with growth.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of corporate/commercial and claims or litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and vendor agreements.
• Experience with RFPs, RFIs, due diligence, and client contracts preferred.
• Experience handling claims, litigation, disputes, or insurance-related matters.
• Managing outside counsel and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage corporate, commercial, vendor, service, and other business agreements.
• Advise leadership on contractual obligations, indemnification, insurance, liability, and risk.
• Review and negotiate leases and real estate-related agreements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, processes, and legal best practices.
• Support corporate governance and other general legal matters as needed.
• Provide legal guidance on claims, disputes, and litigation; manage outside counsel.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting agreements

RFPs/RFIs

Claims litigation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Outside counsel management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Raphael & Associates in Rutherford, NJ is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor, delivering practical, business-focused guidance across corporate, commercial, contractual, and claims matters.

The role negotiates corporate and vendor agreements, RFPs, leases, and other contracts, supports governance, manages outside counsel on litigation, and collaborates with executives, operations, claims, finance, and IT to balance risk with growth.