Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic in-house legal counsel who is interested in working in a fast paced, dynamic growing company. A primary responsibility for this position is the focus on contract drafting, review and negotiations. In addition, the selected legal counsel for this position will have a wide range of assignments and responsibilities to support and coordinate the Legal needs of the company including review of employment & labor laws. This position reports to our Quincy office location.
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts, including, but not limited to, NDAs, engagement letters, service contracts, government contracts, vendor contracts, supplier contracts, leases, and contract amendments.
- Manage, maintain, and update the company’s contract templates.
- Serve as a liaison between various teams and leadership to ensure contracts meet legal and company standards.
- Draft legal memoranda and draft, review, and revise legal documents and responses.
- Research legal issues impacting the company and stay updated on legislative and regulatory changes.
- Provide sound and practical legal advice to company departments.
- Assist in developing and improving compliance processes, policies, and guidance to minimize legal exposure.
- Assist in handling legal disputes, investigating claims, and draft related documents and responses.
- Assist with pre-litigation or litigation work as needed.
- Perform company registration and corporate governance matters as needed.
- Organize and maintain legal records.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LLM degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state bar (preferably Massachusetts bar)
- 2+ years' legal practice experience working in a law firm, company, or government entity.
- Strong legal drafting, and analysis skills.
- Working experience in government contracts, contract negotiations, corporate law, employment law, data privacy, or litigation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
CRRC MA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently licensed with a U.S. state bar in good standing, preferably the Massachusetts Bar?
- Since this role is fully on-site, are you comfortable working in person each day at our office location?
- Why are you interested in this position at CRRC MA Corporation?
Education:
Experience:
- Legal counsel: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
