Counsel, Commercial Transactions
Cross River · Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $200,000.00 - $240,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 51 days Cross River's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Cross River's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cross River
- high 39 stale, 1 reposted of 41 open
- Hiring momentum
- 50 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cross River's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cross River.
About this role
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.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cross River as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Worth weighing
- 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
Summarised from Cross River's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Cross River on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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