Assistant Legal Counsel

CRRC MA Corporation; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CRRC MA Corporation seeks an in-house counsel to focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including NDAs and government agreements. The role supports employment, corporate, and regulatory needs, reporting to the Quincy office.

The ideal candidate has a JD/LLM, MA bar or eligible licensing, and 2+ years of legal practice, with strong drafting, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state (Massachusetts preferred).
• 2+ years of legal practice experience.
• Experience in government contracts, contract negotiations, corporate, employment, data privacy or litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts including NDAs, engagement letters, service, government, vendor, leases, and amendments.
• Manage and update contract templates and ensure alignment with company policies.
• Liaise with teams and leadership to meet legal standards.
• Draft memoranda and legal documents; research legal issues and advise on compliance.
• Assist in disputes, pre-litigation, and governance matters; organize legal records.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LLM degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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.