Counsel, Employment & Commercial

Brightvie; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is seeking a Corporate Counsel – Employment & Commercial to support its legal affairs, negotiating and reviewing contracts for M&A, and advising on day-to-day corporate functions including data security, procurement, and IP.

The role emphasizes employment law, commercial transactions, and litigation support, with in-house collaboration across HR, IT, marketing, and procurement. Pennsylvania-based relocation considered; on-site in a professional office.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active U.S. state bar.
• 4–8 years in commercial and employment law.
• Experience in transactional work, in-house or government background helpful.
• M&A experience required.
• Broad legal expertise across commercial, IP, real estate, marketing, procurement; employment litigation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise various transactional documents (NDAs).
• Assist on due diligence projects focusing on M&A and private equity.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and service/equipment purchase agreements.
• Provide employment law practice and day-to-day legal counsel.
• Support litigation and administrative matters related to BrightView operations.
• Coordinate with HR on employment and labor law topics.
• Research and interpret laws and regulatory issues as needed.

Skills

M&A experience

Contract negotiation

Commercial law

Employment law

Due diligence

Litigation support

IT agreements

Data security

IP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

JD

Bar admission

4-8 years commercial & employment law

M&A experience

Employment litigation experience

Job description

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

Job Summary

• Corporate Counsel – Employment & Commercial role provides commercial transaction, employment law, and litigation support for the company’s legal affairs. The role has particular emphasis on negotiating and reviewing contracts for mergers and acquisitions while providing day-to-day advice and counsel for the Company’s corporate functions (e.g., contracts, marketing, IT, procurement, data security, Intellectual Property) on litigation matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise various transactional documents (including NDAs)
• Assist on due diligence projects with a focus on M&A and private equity transactions
• Identify and relay issues for resolution
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, reviewing and structuring service and equipment purchase agreements as needed
• Provide legal support for other general business operations, as needed
• Provide counsel for commercial disputes and litigation on matters arising out of BrightView’s operations, including M&A
• Conduct research and perform task-based projects assigned
• Respond to subpoenas and correspondence
• Counsel clients within the company regarding a broad set of issues and matters
• Primary legal department representative for matters relating to data security, do-not-call databases, etc.
• Bankruptcy claims
• Work closely with the Human Resources function at the Regional and Corporate levels on employment, labor law, and contract matters.
• Thoroughly understand BrightView’s structure, operations, and policies relevant to respective areas of responsibility, and a command of the Employment laws and regulations affecting the Company.
• Provide employment-related legal counseling, including but not limited to day-to-day employment and immigration-related advice and counsel.
• Support and manage litigation and administrative charge audits.
• Interpret laws and regulations and research key legal questions as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree & Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• 4-8 years of commercial law and employment law experience, which includes transactional; some litigation familiarity background is a plus. This may include relevant in-house and/or government experience
• Prior experience as a transactional attorney (including experience with IT agreements) is valued
• Working knowledge of a broad legal landscape – commercial, IP, real estate, marketing, procurement agreements, and other business transactions; commercial disputes
• Experience in employment litigation, including preparation and review and/or preparation of pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Ability to identify and address complex legal and business issues.
• Substantial employment law experience, including (but not limited to) Wage and Hour and Discrimination claims.
• Prior experience with administrative case management including negotiation with the EEOC or state EEO agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Practice in Pennsylvania (relocation may be considered)
• Excellent written/oral communications, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Acute attention to detail and ability to multi-task in an evolving corporate culture
• Initiative with ability to act decisively, work independently, and exercise excellent judgment
• Comfortable creating structure in a fluid environment
• M&A experience required

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
• Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of time
• Operates in an office environment and requires in-person presence (5 days/ week)
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur

Work Environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment, with a collaborative and dynamic team setting and requires in-person presence.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• ancillary and voluntary products
• a 401k savings plan with employer contributions
• 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year
• paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave
• tuition reimbursement
• potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance
• A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.