Contracts & Leases Counsel — Attorney I

Hopebridge; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopebridge is seeking a Legal Counsel to serve as the organization’s legal resource, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, leases, BAAs, and other documents to support business operations.

The ideal candidate holds a JD and Indiana license, with at least three years of relevant experience, excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to work independently while identifying risks and advising stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Indiana and in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience with substantial contract drafting, review, and negotiation responsibilities.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and leases.
• Experience drafting and negotiating BAAs.
• Exceptional legal writing, editing, and communication skills.

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 execution of BAAs.
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks.
• Prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, policies, and contract language.
• Advise internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, lease obligations, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Legal writing

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Hopebridge is seeking a Legal Counsel to serve as the organization’s legal resource, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, leases, BAAs, and other documents to support business operations.

The ideal candidate holds a JD and Indiana license, with at least three years of relevant experience, excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to work independently while identifying risks and advising stakeholders.