Corporate Lawyer

A minority-owned human capital solutions and advisory firm headquartered in Manhattan and with offices around the world, Pride Global offers a truly comprehensive range of HR services, including managed services, vendor management, payroll programs, staffing and more. It also serves as the parent company for a corporate family that spans the globe—and the hub of a worldwide effort to deliver the cutting-edge technology, operational excellence, and trustworthy partnerships our clients need to stay at the top of their industries.

Pride Global is seeking an attorney to join our legal team as a Corporate Counsel based in our Bernardsville, NJ office or our beautiful midtown Manhattan office at the top of the Graybar Building. Reporting directly to our COO, this is a unique leadership opportunity where you will be handling business transactions, human resources issues, compliance, collections matters, contract and agreements, and commercial litigation.

The Opportunity

• Work in-house to advise executives, account managers, and associates on strategic legal and business matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial, vendor, employment, privacy, and real estate contracts
• Research and interpret employment and labor law issues across all US jurisdictions (experience with California law a plus)
• Devise and draft policies, standards, and procedures to foster compliance with applicable laws and regulations; in coordination with operations teams
• Work with a small team of corporate attorneys and legal assistants in the US and abroad
• Conduct and manage investigations related to human resources and employment matters

Your Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in New York State
• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• 5-8+ years of legal experience with experience working in an in-house environment (combination of in-house and litigation experience preferred)
• At least 4 years of experience with review, drafting, and negotiating contracts
• Experience with employment law and human resources
• Experience with Intellectual Property law and privacy a plus
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to maintain a business-minded approach to the law
• Ability to use good judgment and make good decisions that consider the needs of all stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment that supports multiple global brands
• Missing something? If this sounds like a great job you can do, but you’re missing a few qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. We understand a diverse workplace requires a diversity of experience—and we want to include yours in the mix if you've got the skills we need!

Our Benefits

• A complete benefits package that includes health, medical, vision, and 401k, as well as a range of free programs aimed at supporting employee wellness.
• Opportunities for growth and development across a global corporate network while impacting people’s lives and Helping the World Work as part of the Pride Global family of companies.
• A supportive workplace that promotes diversity of thought, new ideas, and team success through an empowering, inclusive corporate culture (learn more at decidedlydiverse.com).
• Access to inspiring events, invitations to happy hours, and many more opportunities for fun with the most dynamic and motivated team in the industry.

Our Pledge

The Pride Global family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in an inclusive workplace that values different perspectives, fosters creativity, and delivers innovative solutions for ourselves and our clients. We aim to hire and cultivate talent from all backgrounds at the same time we work to create opportunity and address challenges for diverse professionals in our workplace and our industry. If you require any accommodations or have questions, please reach out to talentacquistion@prideglobal.com. For more information, visit our website at prideglobal.com.

Salary range: The target salary for this role ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 per year plus variable incentives. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.