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Counsel, Commercial Transactions

Cross River
Location
Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Legal
Salary
$200,000.00 - $240,000.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • Admission to a NY/NJ State Bar
  • 8+ years’ experience as an attorney
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience managing relationships with clients
  • Experience with intellectual property and M&A matters
  • Experience working with consumer finance laws and regulations, risk management, and fintech
What the job really is

The Counsel, Commercial Transactions role at Cross River involves providing legal advice on various matters, including IT/SaaS and general contracts. The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate agreements, support due diligence for strategic activities, and collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise. A strong focus on legal issues related to artificial intelligence is also emphasized, along with a commitment to client service and effective communication.

Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring 4 days in-person office attendance
  • Salary range is specified as $200,000.00 - $240,000.00
  • Focus on legal issues related to artificial intelligence may require continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field
Job score3.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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