Legal Associate Jobs in New Jersey

At UVeye, we're on a mission to redefine vehicle safety and reliability on a global scale. Founded in 2016, we pioneered the world's first fully automated suite of vehicle inspection systems. At the heart of this innovation lies our advanced AI-centric technology, representing the pinnacle of computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI within the automotive sector.

With over $380M in funding and strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Toyota, Amazon, General Motors, Volvo, and Hertz, our technology is utilized in manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, delivery fleets, seaports, and more. Our growing global team of 250+ employees is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages teamwork, and strives for excellence.

We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to join our growing Legal team in our New Jersey office and support UVeye’s expanding global operations. This role is designed to provide meaningful hands-on commercial experience while supporting the Legal team’s operational efficiency in a fast-scaling environment. You will work closely with senior members of the Legal team and cross-functional partners across the business.

This role reports to the Senior Legal Counsel.

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

• Assist in and, where appropriate, take ownership of the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Prepare first drafts and redlines for review by senior members of the Legal team and progressively take on greater ownership of defined agreement types.
• Support compliance initiatives related to contracts, privacy, and AI governance.
• Help manage and improve contract workflows and legal process efficiency.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and improvement of contract templates and playbooks.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Product, Operations, HR, R&D, and Finance to provide clear, practical legal guidance on day-to-day matters.
• Support the Legal team on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Conduct legal research on regulatory, privacy, and industry developments impacting UVeye.
• Support dispute prevention efforts by identifying risks early and escalating appropriately.
• Help develop and maintain internal policies, training materials, and best practices.
• Contribute to a practical, business-focused, and collaborative Legal team environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (New York or New Jersey preferred) and ability to register as in-house counsel in New Jersey.
• 1+ years of professional legal experience, ideally with exposure to commercial contracts (law firm and/or in-house).
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail, with the ability to learn quickly and apply feedback.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Interest in technology, product, and scaling legal infrastructure in a growing company.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and professional integrity.

Ideally, we’re looking for:

• Exposure to SaaS, licensing, procurement, or vendor agreements.
• Familiarity with basic privacy concepts (GDPR/CCPA) or willingness to learn.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, or Product teams.
• Comfort using contract tools, CLM systems, or legal ops workflows (a plus).

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Company 401k Match.
• 20 PTO days, Company paid holidays.
• Career growth as we scale across the US.

Compensation:

UVeye provides salary ranges that comply with the New Jersey State Law on salary transparency in job advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, skills, location, education, and operational needs. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentives or other forms of compensation or benefits. The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $140,000.

Why UVeye:

• Pioneer Advanced Solutions: Harness cutting-edge technologies in AI, machine learning, and computer vision to revolutionize vehicle inspections.
• Drive Global Impact: Your innovations will play a crucial role in enhancing automotive safety and reliability, impacting lives and businesses on an international scale.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Participate in a journey of rapid development, surrounded by groundbreaking advancements and strategic industry partnerships.

Check out our Life at UVeye page to learn more about the employee experience.

UVeye is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.