Corporate Counsel – Corporate, Real Estate & Transactional
Wakefern Food Corp., Edison, NJ, United States
Summary
The Corp Counsel provides legal advice, recommendations, oversight and guidance with respect to all legal issues and areas of law that impact the Company, with an emphasis in transactional, corporate finance, real estate, and M&A. The Corp Counsel regularly handles the negotiation of a wide array of agreements from all divisions within the Company, as well as the review and drafting of other legal documents, such as policies, guidelines, and presentations. This individual, under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel, will provide counsel to business partners and management within the Company, as well as to the Company’s cooperative membership, and will liaise and consult with outside legal counsel, as necessary.
The Corp Counsel also advises and provides legal advice to the management of the Company’s subsidiaries on legal issues and risks impacting the subsidiary, to support the achievement of long-term business goals and ensure alignment with the Company. Using business acumen and legal skills, this individual will assist Assistant General Counsel in the efficient administration and management of all legal matters.
The Corp Counsel’s perspective should always be the advancement of the Company’s interests through the understanding and knowledge of the business strategies and operations, while reducing legal risk to acceptable levels.
Essential Functions Provide legal advice, recommendations, oversight and guidance with respect to all legal issues and all areas of law which impact the Company, including, but not limited to, the following:
Commercial Law
Prepare, draft, and negotiate various contracts for the Company to ensure alignment with the business requirements and organizational policy
Advise on advertising, intellectual property, trade and anti‑trust matters
Acquisitions / Divestitures / Transfers of wholesale and supermarket assets
Finance
Company and subsidiary secured and unsecured financing
Company loans to member organizations
Company intercreditor agreements with third party lenders
Lease Negotiation
Lease Interpretation and Administration
Advise and counsel senior management on material legal issues
Collaborate with and manage outside counsel to ensure receipt of high‑quality, on‑budget, cost‑effective, timely, practical and business‑oriented legal advice, including hiring, budgeting, performance management, and strategic oversight
Develop thorough understanding of Company’s business, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors to identify trends and formulate strategies and processes accordingly
Additional responsibilities as necessary and assigned
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience with a top tier law firm and/or in‑house legal department
Law Firm experience a plus
JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school
Licensed to practice in New Jersey
Thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment; prioritize competing demands and consistently meet deadlines
Apply strong business acumen, legal judgment, and sound problem‑solving
Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal clients and cross‑functional stakeholders
Communicate clearly and persuasively, including strong writing and presentation skills
Demonstrate strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and related tools)
Working Conditions & Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Associate will be required to work on‑site during Company’s regular business hours for a minimum of four (4) days per week and must adhere to Company’s Hybrid Work Policy.
Associate will be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Company locations.
While performing the duties of this job, Associate will be frequently required to sit, walk and talk and hear.
Core Competencies
Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well‑organized manner, encouraging two‑way communication.
Build Relationships: Creates cross‑functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.
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The Corp Counsel also advises and provides legal advice to the management of the Company’s subsidiaries on legal issues and risks impacting the subsidiary, to support the achievement of long-term business goals and ensure alignment with the Company. Using business acumen and legal skills, this individual will assist Assistant General Counsel in the efficient administration and management of all legal matters.
The Corp Counsel’s perspective should always be the advancement of the Company’s interests through the understanding and knowledge of the business strategies and operations, while reducing legal risk to acceptable levels.
Essential Functions Provide legal advice, recommendations, oversight and guidance with respect to all legal issues and all areas of law which impact the Company, including, but not limited to, the following:
Commercial Law
Prepare, draft, and negotiate various contracts for the Company to ensure alignment with the business requirements and organizational policy
Advise on advertising, intellectual property, trade and anti‑trust matters
Acquisitions / Divestitures / Transfers of wholesale and supermarket assets
Finance
Company and subsidiary secured and unsecured financing
Company loans to member organizations
Company intercreditor agreements with third party lenders
Lease Negotiation
Lease Interpretation and Administration
Advise and counsel senior management on material legal issues
Collaborate with and manage outside counsel to ensure receipt of high‑quality, on‑budget, cost‑effective, timely, practical and business‑oriented legal advice, including hiring, budgeting, performance management, and strategic oversight
Develop thorough understanding of Company’s business, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors to identify trends and formulate strategies and processes accordingly
Additional responsibilities as necessary and assigned
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience with a top tier law firm and/or in‑house legal department
Law Firm experience a plus
JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school
Licensed to practice in New Jersey
Thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment; prioritize competing demands and consistently meet deadlines
Apply strong business acumen, legal judgment, and sound problem‑solving
Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal clients and cross‑functional stakeholders
Communicate clearly and persuasively, including strong writing and presentation skills
Demonstrate strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and related tools)
Working Conditions & Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Associate will be required to work on‑site during Company’s regular business hours for a minimum of four (4) days per week and must adhere to Company’s Hybrid Work Policy.
Associate will be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Company locations.
While performing the duties of this job, Associate will be frequently required to sit, walk and talk and hear.
Core Competencies
Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well‑organized manner, encouraging two‑way communication.
Build Relationships: Creates cross‑functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.
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