Corporate Counsel: M&A & Commercial Contracts

Leviton; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Leviton, Melville, NY, seeks a transactional attorney to manage corporate contracts, due diligence for acquisitions, and governance matters. You will report to the Associate General Counsel and support the legal team with negotiation and compliance tasks.

The role requires a NY-licensed lawyer with 4–6 years of corporate or law firm experience, strong contract skills, and business acumen. Remote work is not specified; expect on-site collaboration in New York.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter with business sense and urgency.
• Second language, Spanish and/or Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews contracts across commercial, real estate, compliance, licensing and employment.
• Provides corporate governance advice and policy drafting.
• Assist in mergers and acquisitions activities including due diligence and closings.
• Support the legal department through trainings, meetings and internal/external client interactions.
• Understand and align with the company’s business strategy; anticipate legal risks.

Skills

Contract review

Commercial law

Communication

Business acumen

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admitted to the New York State Bar

4–6 years corporate or law firm experience

Job description

Leviton, Melville, NY, seeks a transactional attorney to manage corporate contracts, due diligence for acquisitions, and governance matters. You will report to the Associate General Counsel and support the legal team with negotiation and compliance tasks.

The role requires a NY-licensed lawyer with 4–6 years of corporate or law firm experience, strong contract skills, and business acumen. Remote work is not specified; expect on-site collaboration in New York.