Corporate Attorney

Confidentially; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentially, the Rhode Island-based organization, seeks an on-site Attorney to support daily legal operations under the Senior Vice President of Legal and HR. The role focuses on timely, business-focused guidance while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and corporate standards.

You will draft and negotiate a range of contracts, perform legal research, coordinate with outside counsel, and advise leadership on regulatory and governance matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Rhode Island.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience with contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex issues in plain language.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including Professional Services and Construction contracts.
• Provide legal research memoranda tailored for non-legal audiences.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, review pleadings, and manage discovery requests.
• Assist in administration of insurance claims with internal stakeholders and insurers.
• Advise leadership on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and best practices in contract management.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Rhode Island Bar admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Contract management software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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.