Senior Counsel

Accommodations Plus International; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Accommodations Plus International seeks an Associate Counsel in Melville, NY. This hybrid, full-time position involves negotiating commercial contracts and supporting the General Counsel. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and be a member of the New York State bar, along with 5+ years of legal experience in transactional settings. The role demands strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and collaborative abilities. The annual salary range is $150,000 to $185,000, plus a 15% bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience as transactional legal counsel, ideally with a combination of law firm training and in-house experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel with drafting and negotiation of contracts.
• Assist in training junior counsel and represent company interests.
• Develop compliance-focused processes and conduct legal research.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Team player

MS Office skills

Legal research skills

Education

J.D. degree and membership in New York State bar

Job description

Under supervision of the General Counsel, the Associate Counsel executes the legal department’s representation of the business in a manner consistent with commercial objectives and compliant with applicable law. The Associate Counsel is involved with a variety of legal matters affecting the global business, with an emphasis on negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.

This is a hybrid, full time position requiring a minimum of 3 days in our Melville, NY headquarters.

Essential Functions

• Support the General Counsel with the drafting, negotiation and administration of client and business partner contracts as directed.
• Assist with supervision and training of junior counsel. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that the interests of the company are appropriately represented in commercial agreements.
• Develop and implement compliance-focused processes and procedures.
• Conduct legal research.

Required Skills, Education and Experience

• J.D. degree and membership in New York State bar is required.
• 5+ years of legal experience as transactional legal counsel, ideally with a combination of law firm training and in-house experience in a technology company.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Team player and consensus builder who can effectively collaborate and build relationships with business leaders throughout the organization.
• Strong MS Office skills and research skills.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a hybrid, full time position with a minimum of 3 days in the office. Monday through Friday during normal core business hours.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel Requirements

None

Compensation

Good faith annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000 plus 15% bonus and is commensurate with experience.

AAP/EEO Statement

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.