Attorney

Overview

A premier, globally integrated trading and resource development organization operating across key sectors such as energy, steel, and agro-commodities is seeking a highly analytical and business-savvy Attorney for a fully remote position. The legal advisor will be responsible for managing high-value international trade agreements, corporate risk, and regulatory compliance for North American operations, reporting directly to executive leadership. The organization is based in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize a high volume of commercial contracts, including international trade agreements and logistics service contracts.
• Provide proactive legal advice to trade divisions to manage corporate risk and liability.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with international trade regulations, including customs, economic sanctions (OFAC), anti-bribery laws (FCPA), and export controls (EAR/ITAR).
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents such as resolutions, board minutes, authorizations, and corporate registration books for regional legal entities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to review employment practices and employee manuals, ensuring compliance with federal and New Jersey state labor laws.
• Lead pre-litigation dispute resolution strategies related to commercial collections and contract breaches.
• Manage external law firms for specialized litigation and regional tax matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar, or eligibility for immediate licensure as In-House Counsel in New Jersey.
• 3 to 6+ years of progressive corporate, commercial, or transactional legal experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Exceptional skill in drafting and reviewing complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional bilingual proficiency in English and a second language to support executive reporting and alignment.
• Prior legal experience in international trading houses, shipping/logistics providers, commodities distribution, or the energy and utilities sectors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Base Salary Range: $135,000 – $175,000

Location

• Remote position
• Organization headquartered in New Jersey