Commercial Contracts Counsel

Hopebridge; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopebridge seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to serve as the organization’s legal resource, advising on contracts, leases, BAAs, and strategic initiatives. The role requires drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting a broad range of commercial documents with minimal supervision.

The attorney will manage day-to-day matters, assess risk, and guide internal stakeholders while coordinating with outside counsel as needed. Indiana licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Indiana and in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience with contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and leases.
• Experience drafting and negotiating BAAs.
• Exceptional legal writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's primary legal advisor for contract, leasing, and business matters.
• Independently manage day-to-day legal matters and provide practical legal guidance.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage real estate leases and related documents.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee BAAs.
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks.
• Research and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, policies, and contract language.
• Advise internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, lease obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and general counsel when necessary.
• Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal writing

Analytical

Education

Juris Doctor, JD

Indiana bar admission

Job description

Hopebridge seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to serve as the organization’s legal resource, advising on contracts, leases, BAAs, and strategic initiatives. The role requires drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting a broad range of commercial documents with minimal supervision.

The attorney will manage day-to-day matters, assess risk, and guide internal stakeholders while coordinating with outside counsel as needed. Indiana licensure is required.