Corporate Counsel

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
Working under the direction of the Senior Corporate Counsel, and in collaboration with the General Counsel of GAF, the Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing business-minded legal advice to colleagues across functions for a variety of corporate and commercial matters affecting GAF's operations. This position is located in Parsippany, NJ, which is approximately thirty (30) miles from New York City.

Essential Duties

• Draft and negotiate all types of commercial contracts including: supply chain and distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, vendor/sales agreements, technology contracts, IP licenses and other R&D agreements, services and consulting agreements, construction contracts and NDAs

• Provide advice on the interpretation of contracts, laws and regulations

• Identify and resolve contractual disputes with third-parties prior to the initiation of litigation

• Review marketing and promotional materials

• Improve upon existing forms and establish new forms to support business initiatives

• Partner with other legal experts in specialized areas as necessary, including intellectual property, real estate, litigation and environmental

• Develop and provide training related to commercial law matters to management and various other GAF colleagues

Qualifications Required

• J.D. with strong academic record Required

• 4+ years of experience at a major law firm; in-house legal experience a plus but not required

• Member in good standing of the New Jersey state bar or any state bar that would enable admission to practice as in-house counsel in New Jersey

• Experience handling both complex commercial transactions and ordinary course contracts

• Fluency with the standard practices, concepts and procedures of contracts and general business and corporate law

• Ability to clearly and accurately identify legal issues, place them in business context and communicate actionable legal counsel to non-lawyer business stakeholders

• Plain speaking, practical approach to rendering advice and working with others to meet goals and objectives

• Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical advice

Qualifications Preferred

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team environment

• Able to handle and prioritize a large volume of work and juggle multiple matters simultaneously

• Comfort handling complex negotiations

• Maintain strict confidence and discretion, and possess a friendly and professional demeanor in all aspects of work duties

• Comfort leading large cross functional teams on complex projects

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt depending on the audience

• Advanced organizational skills with an eye for detail

Travel Requirements: You may be required to travel from time to time in connection with your job duties. For example, your role may include travel to conferences, site visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc. You will have advance notice of travel expectations/events.

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).