Associate General Counsel

GEP Worldwide; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP Worldwide seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel - Legal Contracts in Clark, NJ. You will own complex commercial deals end-to-end across consulting, AI-powered services, SaaS, and managed services, partnering with Sales, Delivery, and Finance to drive revenue while managing risk.

The role includes supervising one junior attorney, maintaining playbooks, and advancing global contract templates and workflows to scale the business responsibly.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with active U.S. bar and NJ eligibility.
• 6–10 years post-bar experience in commercial/tech transactions.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex agreements (consulting, SaaS, AI).
• Knowledge of global AI, data privacy, procurement regulation and cross-border matters.
• Ability to manage high-volume global deal pipelines with business-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements across full lifecycle.
• Lead with Sales, Delivery, and Finance to structure revenue-driven deals while managing risk.
• Maintain templates, playbooks, and workflows for scale and consistency.
• Advise on regulatory and data privacy considerations in cross-border transactions.
• Supervise and develop one junior attorney; contribute to process improvements and CLM adoption.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Cross-border transactions

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

CLM platforms

Job description

GEP Clark, Clark, New Jersey, United States

Full Time

Job Description

GEP is seeking an experienced, commerciallysophisticated Associate General Counsel - Legal Contracts for its Global Contracts Team inClark, New Jersey — a senior member of the team, owning an assigned portfolioof complex commercial deals end-to-end across GEP's consulting, AI-poweredservices, SaaS, and managed services lines, including cross-border engagements.Partnering closely with Sales, Delivery, and Finance, the successful candidatewill draft, negotiate, and close agreements that advance revenue while managinglegal risk, and serve as a trusted advisor to the business in a high-growth,AI-forward global enterprise. Reporting to the Senior Director – GlobalContracts Team and supervising one junior attorney on the team, the roledemands sound commercial judgment, the ability to work autonomously withinestablished playbooks and escalation thresholds, and the confidence to engagesenior client and counterparty stakeholders directly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Commercial & Revenue Contract Management

• Draft,negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements across the full lifecycle,including:


• MSAsand SOWs for consulting and managed services;


• SaaSsubscription and software licensing agreements, including enterprise-scaledeals;


• AI-poweredservices agreements, including data processing addenda and responsible AI terms;


• Reseller,channel partner, and designated purchaser / buy-hold-sell arrangements;


• Strategicalliance, teaming, and subcontracting agreements;


• Inboundvendor and procurement contracts.


• Manage a high-volume global contracting pipelinesupporting a fast-moving salesorganization.


• Partner with Sales, Delivery, and Finance tostructure agreements that advance revenue goals while managing legal risk.


• Maintain and improve contract templates,playbooks, fallback positions, and approval workflows to support scale andconsistency.


• Track and elevate material risks, non-standardpositions, and items requiring senior or executive sign-off under GEP's approval framework.

2. Global Regulatory & Commercial Compliance

• Ensure contracts comply with applicable lawsacross operating jurisdictions, including export controls, anti-bribery (FCPA,UK Bribery Act), and supply chain obligations.


• Adviseon cross-border structuring and multi-jurisdictional considerations acrossNorth America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.


• Stay current on regulatory developments affecting GEP's commercial andtechnology business — including AI, data privacy, and technology procurement —and surface implications for the contracts team.


• Advise customers on responsible AI use,algorithmic accountability, model governance, and emerging regulations — including the EU AI Act, U.S.federal/state AI guidance, andsector-specific requirements.


• Negotiate data processing agreements,cross-border transfer mechanisms (SCCs, BCRs), and data localizationrequirements arising in commercial transactions.


• Support compliance with global data privacy andsecurity laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA,and other regional frameworks)as they intersect with commercial contracting.


• Advise on IP provisions —ownership, licensing, and protection of GEP's proprietary software and AItechnologies.

4. Internal Collaboration & Legal Operations

• Serve as a business-oriented legal partner toSales, Delivery, Technology, Finance, and Executive leadership, building trustthrough responsiveness and a solutions-oriented approach.


• RepresentGEP in deal strategy sessions and client negotiations, engaging directly with client legal,procurement, and risk counterparts.


• Superviseand develop one junior attorney on the contracts team — allocating work,reviewing output, and providing coaching and performance feedback — whilesharing knowledge across the global team.


• Contribute to process improvement, technologyadoption (including CLM), and legal operations maturity as GEP scales.

Core Objectives — First 365 Days

• Within60 days, develop working command of GEP's standard positions, playbooks,escalation thresholds, and approval workflows.


• Within90 days, operate independently on the commercial contracts pipeline —owning your deal load end-to-end with minimal escalation on standard andmoderately complex matters.


• Within 180 days, propose improvements to templates, standard terms, or workflows thatmeasurably reduce turnaround time or risk.


• Within 365 days, establish a reputation withSales and Delivery leadership as a commercially pragmatic legal advisor whoenables deals at the speed of the business.


• Within 365 days, raise the capability andindependent deal capacity of the junior attorney reporting into this role.


• Build strongworking relationships across the global contracts team and international legalcolleagues, managingcross-border matters with confidence.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership; admitted inNew Jersey or eligible for in-house counsel registration there.


• 6–10years of post-bar experience combining law firm practice (commercialtransactions or technology) with in-house counsel experience at a globaltechnology, SaaS, or professional services / consulting firm.


• Hands-onexperience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex agreements acrossconsulting / managed services, SaaS / software licensing, and AI-poweredservices, including reseller, channel partner, and designated purchaser /buy-hold-sell structures in a global environment.


• Workingknowledge of global AI, data privacy, and technology procurement regulation,and its practical implications for commercial contracting.


• Proven ability to manage a high-volume global dealpipeline with disciplinedprioritization and consistent deliveryagainst commercial timelines.


• Businessacumen to translate legal issues into actionable guidance for non-legalstakeholders and make principled, risk-based recommendations.


• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the presence to advise senior leadersand negotiate directly with client counterparts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiencein the procurement, supply chain, or enterprise technology / B2B SaaS sector.


• Familiarity with cross-border commercialtransactions and multi-jurisdictional compliance obligations in the EU, UK,APAC, and Middle East.


• Working knowledge of contract lifecyclemanagement (CLM) platforms and legal operations tools.


• Experience advising on GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and dataprocessing agreement terms in a commercial contracting context.


• Prior involvement in AI product or servicescommercialization, including AI-specific provisions such as model governance,output warranties, and AI indemnification.


• StrategicThinking — Balances legal rigor with commercial pragmatism; an advisor who enables deal-making, not a gatekeeper.


• ExecutivePresence — Represents GEP'slegal position in high-stakes negotiations with senior clients, vendors, and counterparty counsel.


• Judgment& Integrity — Exercises sound judgment in ambiguous or high-stakessituations; maintains the highest standards of professional responsibility.


• People Leadership — Develops and gets the best from a directreport; delegates with clear standards and reviews work constructively.


• Collaboration — Trusted cross-functional partner toFinance, Technology, Sales, and Delivery; builds trust through responsivenessand problem-solving.


• Adaptability— Thrives in a fast-paced global environment; manages complexity and ambiguity without sacrificing quality ortimeliness.

The AI-Forward Skill Set

GEP is anAI-native enterprise. The ideal candidate brings deep legal expertise plus genuine curiosity and working fluencywith AI technologies — an attorney who:

• Understands how AI products and services arebuilt, deployed, and commercialized — and what that means for contractstructure, risk allocation, and compliance.


• Is conversant with AI-specific provisions: data rights and trainingrestrictions, output liability, responsible AI obligations, and audit/accountabilityrequirements.


• Stays current on the AI regulatory landscape (EU AI Act, U.S. state legislation,sector-specific requirements) and applies that knowledge in deal-making.


• Embraces legaltech, CLM platforms, and AI-assisted review tools to work at the scale ofa high-growth global enterprise.

Salary Range: $180,000 – $210,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation: Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to individual and company performance.

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with a 3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Location GEP Clark, Clark, New Jersey, United States

Employee Type

Full Time

Salary Range

USD 180,000 - 210,000 (Annual)

GEP’s strength is its people. As a leader in procurement and supply chain solutions, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that create a competitive advantage for enterprises worldwide. Our leadership helps us maintain this focus and drives our commitment to deliver the highest value to our clients.

GEP’s leadership is a collective of some of the most experienced and accomplished professionals in the industry. Blending together strong business acumen with rich technical expertise, they are leading GEP’s global workforce into the future

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