What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at Turtle?
Why Turtle?
At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!
About The Role
The Associate General Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support to our electrical distribution company, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across multiple states. This role involves advising senior management; drafting and negotiating contracts, leases and loan documents; offering advice on employment law issues; managing litigation; and overseeing regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar and have extensive experience in commercial transactions and corporate law.
What You’ll Do
We offer a competitive benefits package. Some of which include:
Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!
About The Role
The Associate General Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support to our electrical distribution company, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across multiple states. This role involves advising senior management; drafting and negotiating contracts, leases and loan documents; offering advice on employment law issues; managing litigation; and overseeing regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar and have extensive experience in commercial transactions and corporate law.
What You’ll Do
- Provide legal counsel to senior management on business transactions, corporate governance, corporate strategies and their implementation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including terms and conditions for purchase orders, supply agreements, distribution and sales agreements, master services agreements, leases, loan documents, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Prepare legal documents, policies and procedures.
- Assist in handling mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant legal developments.
- Provide training and guidance on legal issues and corporate policies.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
- Offer advice on labor, wage/hour, and other employment issues.
- Oversee litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings.
- Advise on regulatory issues and risk management strategies.
- Collaborate with outside counsel when necessary.
- Manage and resolve business disputes.
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards within the organization.
- Oversee the company’s intellectual property matters.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar.
- Minimum of 8 years of private law practice and/or corporate in-house legal experience, with emphasis on commercial transactions, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial leasing, financing transactions, and employment law.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance matters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven leadership and managerial capabilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience in advising senior management and board members.
- Proficiency in legal research tools.
- Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience in the electrical distribution industry or a related field.
- Familiarity with multistate regulatory environments.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little oversight.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Some knowledge of litigation practice.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active admission to the New Jersey Bar.
- Compliance with all applicable continuing legal education requirements.
We offer a competitive benefits package. Some of which include:
- 401(k) plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and Sick Days
- Employee Negotiated Discounts
Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
