Attorney

Confidential; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Confidential, based in Rhode Island, seeks a full-time Attorney to support daily legal operations on-site under the direction of the Senior VP of Legal and HR. You will provide practical, timely guidance to advance organizational objectives while protecting regulatory integrity.

The role emphasizes contract review, drafting, and negotiation, with strong research and advisory responsibilities across departments and coordination with outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Rhode Island.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience with contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of corporate legal matters, public sector requirements, and administrative processes.
• Proven research, writing and communication abilities with plain-language explanations.
• Excellent collaboration across departments and with external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including Professional Services and Construction Agreements.
• Provide legal research and clear memoranda for non-legal audiences.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters, pleadings, responses, and discovery.
• Assist in insurance claims administration and coordination with stakeholders and insurers.
• Advise leadership on legal risks, compliance, and best practices in contract management and governance.
• Support policy development to align with federal, state, and local requirements.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

The Attorney will play a critical role in supporting the corporation’s daily legal operations. This position is fully on site and requires close collaboration as directed by the Senior Vice President of Legal and HR to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies. The Attorney will deliver practical, timely, and business-focused legal guidance that advances organizational objectives while safeguarding legal and regulatory integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including Professional Services Agreements, Construction Contracts, and other commercial arrangements.
• Provide thorough and actionable legal research, preparing clear and concise memoranda and recommendations tailored for non-legal audiences.
• Support the Senior Vice President of Legal and HR in coordinating with outside legal counsel on litigation matters, including reviewing pleadings, drafting responses, and managing discovery requests.
• Assist in the administration of insurance claims, including reporting, follow-up activities, and coordination with internal stakeholders and insurers.
• Advise leadership and staff on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and best practices in contract management and corporate governance.
• Support policy development and implementation to ensure alignment with federal, state, and local requirements as well as corporate standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal and corporate matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Rhode Island.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, with a demonstrated emphasis on contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of corporate legal matters, public sector requirements, and administrative processes.
• Proven legal research, analysis, and writing skills with the ability to present complex issues in plain language.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience managing and coordinating with external counsel is preferred.

Preferred Background

• Substantive experience in contract law with limited emphasis on litigation.
• Prior experience advising or working within the public sector, municipal organizations, or quasi-public corporations.
• Familiarity with procurement law, public contracting, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Salary and Selection Process:

The pay for this contracted position is $105,000 annually, depending on experience. MGT employee benefits include up to a 5% match for 401(k) retirement plan, a comprehensive medical/health benefits package, and PTO/holiday pay.