SAMSUNG SDS

Senior Legal Counsel, Employment & Transactions

SAMSUNG SDS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ridgefield Park • New Jersey • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Draft, review, and negotiate high-stakes outbound and inbound agreements, including SaaS/Software Licenses, Managed Services Agreements (MSA), and Professional Services Statements of Work (SOW).
  • Audit third-party vendor risk, focusing on data privacy exhibits and service level commitments.
  • Act as the lead negotiator to balance commercial urgency with long-term liability protection (indemnification, limitations of liability, and IP ownership).
  • Provide real-time legal counsel to the HR team on hiring, performance management, terminations, and workplace investigations.
  • Draft, update, and implement company-wide employment policies (e.g. equal opportunity, harassment prevention, remote-work, data privacy for employee information).
  • Draft and maintain all HR-related legal instruments, including Offer Letters, Separation Agreements, and Independent Contractor Agreements.
  • Ensure global/national compliance with labor laws (FLSA, EEOC, GDPR/CCPA as it relates to employee data).
  • Lead the annual revision of the Employee Handbook and internal Code of Conduct to reflect evolving legal landscapes.
  • Manage employment-related disputes, including investigations, mediation arbitration, and court proceeding; coordinate with external counsel when necessary.
  • Partner with Finance on deal structures and budgeting.
  • Work with Compliance to align contractual provisions with internal controls.
  • Support HR in talent acquisition strategies that incorporate legal considerations.
  • Liaise with IT/Information Security on data‑processing agreements and privacy impact assessments.
  • Participate in senior leadership meetings to provide legal perspectives on business initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development of the company’s overall risk‑management framework.
  • Lead or support special projects such as corporate restructurings or international expansion.

Requirements

  • JD from an ABA Accredited Law School.
  • Active license to practice law and capable of meeting in-house admission requirements in New Jersey.
  • 5+ years of experience as practicing attorney with a focus on transactional work and employment law.
  • Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated track record of handling complex, high-value transactions.
  • Strong project management skills and a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with and develop relationships based on trust with individuals at all levels of the organization, including staff, managers, and executives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer.
  • Must be able to commute to the office located in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
  • **Preferred qualifications:**
  • Experience with international transactions and multi-jurisdictional employment matters.
  • Exposure to technology or SaaS companies
Benefits
  • Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
  • Wellness program
  • Parental leave
  • 401K match and savings plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time off
  • Additional benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
drafting agreementsnegotiating contractsauditing vendor riskemployment lawdata privacy compliancetransactional workproject managementlegal counselrisk managementemployment policies
Soft Skills
attention to detailrelationship buildingcommunication skillsability to manage competing prioritiesleadershipnegotiationproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinking
Certifications
JD from ABA Accredited Law Schoolactive license to practice law in New Jersey