Description:

Holman is currently accepting applications for position of Assistant General Counsel.

The Assistant General Counsel role exists to provide direction and accountability for responsible decision-making and effective management of legal, compliance, and business risk. The role leads risk assessment, policy guidance, issue resolution, documentation, and stakeholder counsel, while aligning priorities, resources, and stakeholders around clear outcomes. It develops team capability, applies sound judgment to complex challenges, and promotes consistent, high-quality practices across its area of responsibility. Through collaborative leadership and continuous improvement, the role protects the organization, supports consistent practices, and enables informed decisions within applicable requirements.

Primary tasks the incumbent will perform:

Support and assist senior Holman lawyers, in partnering with one or more Holman business units, such as Holman Fleet, Holman Retail or function groups, such as Procurement (each, a "Business Unit" or "BU").
Draft, review and negotiate routine contracts with clients / customers, suppliers, and other business partners. Support drafting, review, and negotiation of more complex commercial contracts, under supervision.
Conduct legal research, including regulatory research, to support development of new Holman products and services, inform business strategy development, and support other matters as assigned.
Support corporate legal compliance programs, for Business Units, and at the Enterprise level.
Support investigations, administrative proceedings, and litigation matters, working as "inhouse second chair" under supervision. Coordinate with outside counsel and other participants (internal, e.g. Holman Risk, or external, e.g. consulting experts) as directed. Support Holman Legal initiatives as they arise.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to the bar and in good standing in at least one state. (If not admitted in NJ, secure Mandatory NJ In-house License.)
Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Minimum three to five years' work experience as a lawyer, whether in a law firm or in-house legal department, handling contract drafting and review, legal compliance, litigation and legal research.

Preferred Education & Experience:

Law school course work in any of Bankruptcy / Secured Transactions, Real Estate, and Data Privacy are a plus.
Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus.