Corporate Counsel

The role

The Corporate Counsel provides legal support for enterprise commercial contracting and procurement activities. This role handles leases, service agreements, SaaS agreements, and supports acquisitions and regulatory matters.

What you will do

• Draft, negotiate, and drive execution of commercial leases, service agreements, SaaS agreements, and clinical affiliation agreements
• Identify and evaluate key legal issues in leases and contracts
• Provide strategic advice to business partners to safeguard assets and mitigate risks
• Support Procurement needs and partner with Procurement Director
• Manage landlord and vendor disputes
• Support local service offices' contracting activities
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for contracting processes
• Remain up to date on relevant industry trends, laws and regulations
• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of BAYADA
• Perform related duties as required

Required qualifications

• Four year college degree
• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• License to practice law in any state in good standing
• Eligibility for NJ Bar limited admission as in-house counsel
• Four or more years of relevant work experience with emphasis on commercial leases and corporate contracting
• Strong problem solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills to present and respond to senior directors
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage workstream
• Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
• Ability and willingness to travel to BAYADA offices as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business/legal technology

Nice to have

• healthcare or tech sector is a plus

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• vacation and sick leave
• vision, dental and medical health plans
• employer paid life insurance
• 401k with company match
• direct deposit
• employee assistance program
• may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

About the company

BAYADA Home Health Care is a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The company is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.