Corporate Counsel - Ewing, New Jersey

Description · Are you ready for a change? At GS1 US, employees at every level play a vital role and provide a meaningful voice on issues that affect consumers across the country. We are a small company with a world-class culture. We make a huge impact on the way the world does bu ...

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Are you ready for a change? At GS1 US, employees at every level play a vital role and provide a meaningful voice on issues that affect consumers across the country. We are a small company with a world-class culture. We make a huge impact on the way the world does business.   What is in it for you:   As Corporate Counsel at GS1 US, you will play an important role in supporting the organization's commercial and corporate legal needs, with a focus on contract strategy, data commercialization, and risk-aware business enablement. You will help the business move forward with confidence by providing practical legal guidance that balances opportunity with protection.   In return you will be rewarded with great pay and benefits in a hybrid work culture. You will work at a high-performance company with a world-class culture that invests in its employees. We don't just say culture is important to us, we have the data to back it up.   We are currently recruiting for this position, which offers a salary range of $130k-$160k.   This position qualifies for participation in our annual employee bonus program.   This position is also eligible for company-sponsored benefits, which include:  

• Health (medical, RX, dental, vision) - effective immediately
• 401(k) with Employer Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing Contributions - effective immediately
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Mental Health and Wellbeing (6 employer sponsored therapy and coaching sessions)
• Individual Wellness Platform
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO and Company Paid Holidays
• LinkedIn Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Kudos (employee recognition and engagement platform)
• Catered Lunches 2x/week on in office days

  Who you are:   You demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling you to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders at all levels, including non-legal teams. Your strong organizational abilities and attention to detail empower you to manage multiple agreements and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.   Analytical thinking is one of your core strengths. You excel at identifying legal risk, structuring practical solutions, and developing processes that help teams operate efficiently while staying compliant. You approach challenges with curiosity, sound judgment, and a business-oriented mindset.   Your background includes a JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar. You bring experience working in a high-volume legal environment, ideally supporting a General Counsel, along with strong knowledge of privacy laws, software licensing, SaaS, cloud offerings, and data commercialization models.   What you will do:   In short, you will help GS1 US protect its interests while enabling the business to move forward strategically and responsibly. Your efforts will play a pivotal role in shaping commercial agreements, managing legal risk, and supporting cross-functional initiatives across the organization.   Here are a few more details about the role (other duties may be assigned):   Lead Commercial Contract Review and Negotiation
You will review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, particularly those involving data commercialization, service arrangements, and complex contract structures, ensuring GS1 US assets and interests are protected.   Enable Business Through Practical Legal Guidance
You will partner closely with business stakeholders to explain legal considerations, propose solutions, and support the execution of commercial transactions in a way that balances risk and business objectives.   Support Cross-Functional Legal Needs
You will serve as a legal advisor to multiple business units, including marketing, event management, advisory services, and internal compliance initiatives related to privacy, AI, and other emerging areas.   Develop Policies, Workflows, and Training
You will help develop and operationalize policies, templates, and workflows that allow teams to move quickly while addressing key legal and regulatory risks.   Collaborate Within the Legal Department
You will work closely with the General Counsel and Legal Department team on departmental priorities, planning, process improvements, and the effective use of legal technology.   Ready to be part of a team that believes the identification of everything makes anything possible? Apply today – we can't wait to hear your story.   GS1 US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.   GS1 US is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at GS1 US via email, internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of GS1 US, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by GS1 US.