Associate Corporate Counsel

TRAC Intermodal; Plainsboro Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

FSA/HSA

Job summary

TRAC Intermodal is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team reporting to the General Counsel. This role advises senior leadership and helps shape the company's legal, regulatory, and risk management strategies.

You will handle litigation, claims, and collections, draft and negotiate agreements, and manage outside counsel and insurers. The role requires NJ Bar admission and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with a hybrid schedule in Princeton, NJ.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• Bar membership in New Jersey.
• 3–5 years of experience in litigation, collections, claims management, and insurance coverage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and use contract management systems and other tech tools.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation, claims and collections and support corporate, regulatory and operational legal matters.
• Advise senior leadership on material exposures, litigation strategy, insurance, and indemnification matters, with practical guidance for a dynamic equipment leasing business.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, settlements, releases, confidentiality agreements, and other documents.
• Research and analyze litigation, collection matters, insurance, and commercial activity with clear recommendations.
• Manage outside counsel, insurers, internal partners, and other third parties.
• Identify legal and regulatory issues, assist with policy development, and partner with business teams to implement strategic decisions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar membership (New Jersey)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and play an active role in shaping the Company's legal, regulatory, and risk management strategy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of job functions outlined below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of a specific job function or additional responsibility does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Manage litigation, claims and collections as well as supporting corporate, regulatory and operational legal matters.
• Advise senior leadership on material exposures, litigation strategy, insurance, and indemnification matters, while providing practical, strategic guidance for a dynamic equipment leasing business.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, settlement agreements, releases, confidentiality agreements, and other documents to support business operations.
• Research and analyze litigation, collection matters, insurance, and commercial activity, providing clear recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Manage outside counsel, insurers, internal business partners, and other third parties.
• Identify legal and regulatory issues, assist with policy development, and partner with business teams to implement strategic decisions.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate legal matter files, documentation, reports, and tracking tools to support timely follow-up and effective matter management.
• Partner with internal departments to provide day-to-day legal support, respond to business questions, and elevate issues requiring more senior review.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices that may affect business operations, claims handling, collections, or compliance obligations.
• Participate in meetings, training, and cross-functional projects as needed to support legal, operational, compliance, and risk management objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor required
• Bar membership in New Jersey
• 3 – 5 years of experience in litigation, collections, claims management, and insurance coverage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively use contract management systems and other technology tools.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities with attention to detail, sound judgment, and professionalism.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with commercial litigation, collections, insurance coverage, equipment leasing, secured transactions, or related financial services matters.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, outside counsel, insurers, and senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

DIRECT REPORTS

Supervisory Role with Direct Reports

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Please see below

• Regularly required to sit, walk and stand
• Occasionally will lift items up to 10 lbs

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by a company officer.

TRAC's corporate headquarters is located in Princeton, New Jersey. We expect the chosen candidate to work a "hybrid" schedule with a minimum of three days per week at our office headquarters and two days working remotely from home.

Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000 per annum plus discretionary 20% performance bonus

TRAC offers an industry-leading benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, 401k with company match, FSA, HSA, group life insurance, and generous PTO, sick and holiday time.