Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following (other duties may be assigned),

• Draft, manage and revise contracts including but not limited to sales agreements, vendor agreements, and real estate leases.

• Handle customer collections (legal letters, liens, bankruptcies, lawsuits, and satisfaction letters).
•Review advertising materials and other publications for legal compliance.

• Prepare and review construction financing and related closing documentations, mortgages, and satisfactions.
• Research and analyze various legal issues involving company operations.

• Review, analyze and interpret: applicable statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and regulations relevant to the company.

• Prepare a variety of business and legal communications to internal and external
customers in addressing general business and legal matters.

• Collaborate and prepare company litigation and provide counsel for
various departments, including Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Management.

• Represent the company on all traffic tickets including court appearances, and related documents.

Assistant General Counsel 

• Must be admitted to the NY State Bar. 

• Must have court room experience. 

• Experience with Union and non-union environment, collective bargaining and wage/hour a plus.
• Experience with contract law, litigation, real estate and employment law as well as legal research preferred.
• JD and/or Graduate from A.B.A. Accredited Law School
• Must be licensed to practice in NY

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Assistant General Counsel

We are a Large Corporate Industry Leader in Building Supplies Employing over 800 Friendly People on Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

For compliance purposes for NYS transparency, the expected salary range is $150K - $170K. Compensation will be based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Assistant General Counsel – Great opportunity to work alongside the general counsel in a multi-state corporate environment. Candidate will benefit from exposure to numerous modalities and diverse assignments. Come build your career with RBS!

No pressure to bill clients, flexible work schedule, and no billable hours requirement. 

Must be admitted to the NY State Bar. 

At RBS, you will have:

• Amazing people to work with that help you succeed.
• Work/life balance with a culture of kindness and respect.
• Diversity in tasks. 
• Company-hosted family events.
• Rewarding careers with supportive management. 
• Participation in philanthropic activities in the community.
• Professional Development | On-site & virtual training
• Stability from our long history of success and growth.
• Superior benefits including 401K, Med/Dent/Rx, LTD, Life, Ancillary benefits, Flex Spending, discounts & more
• The opportunity to grow your career and move up the ladder!

Riverhead Building Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer that respects the worth and dignity of all employees.

EOE, including but not limited to disability and veteran status.

For more info, please call 631.591.8100.

Assistant General Counsel