Senior Legal Advisor

We are seeking a skilled legal professional to join our team as a Part-Time In-House Counsel in our Ledgewood, NJ office.

A GRADE Property Restoration invites you to bring your expertise to our team, contributing to our mission of rebuilding communities and restoring peace of mind to those who have experienced property loss due to fire, water or storm-related incidents.

• Role Framework – This role is divided equally between collection actions, and trial litigation; both as defendant and plaintiff. Candidates must be comfortable with this split and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collections – Experience with the full cycle of the collections process including preparing and filing Notices of Unpaid Balance (NUB) and mechanic liens.
• Legal Guidance – Provide expert legal advice to our ownership and production departments, ensuring compliance and protecting our company's interests.
• Contract Management – Draft and review a wide range of job-related and human resource contracts and agreements.
• Dispute Resolution – Manage legal disputes - litigation, collections, compliance matters.
• Case Management – Attend meetings, liaise with outside counsel, and assist with litigation and construction liens, arbitrations, and court filings.
• Policy Development – Assist in developing and implementing company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Stay Updated – Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to our industry and advise accordingly.

• Location – Ability to work in-house at our Ledgewood, NJ office at least 2 days per week.
• Qualifications – Juris Doctor (JD) degree with NJ bar admission in good standing.
• Experience – Proven attorney work experience with knowledge of contracts and business law, lien laws, and collections procedures.
• Skills – Strong communication, negotiation, and independent problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Preferred – Some litigation experience and proficiency in legal research and writing. NY or PA bar admission is a plus.

$60 per hour. Bi-weekly detailed invoicing to be reviewed and authorized by Owners. Reimbursement for approved expenses.