Corporate Attorney Frederick

North American Management; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

North American Management, LLC seeks a Corporate Attorney to provide dedicated legal support across its client portfolio. You will advise executive leadership on contracts, governance, risk, and strategic initiatives, partnering with operational leaders to solve complex business challenges.

The role welcomes attorneys from law firm corporate practice or in-house backgrounds who want deeper business collaboration and broader operational impact within a hybrid, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate law experience.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience with governance documents and entity management.
• Ability to advise executives on risk and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements (vendor, professional services, NDAs, construction/real estate).
• Support corporate governance matters and maintain entity records and board documentation.
• Provide business-focused legal guidance on initiatives, policies, and transactions.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, restructures, or partnerships; coordinate with external counsel.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal guidance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: Frederick, Maryland; Murray, Utah; or Austin, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week during onboarding for training and team alignment, with remote flexibility once fully trained)

Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior (5+ Years)

About North American Management, LLC:

North American Management (NAM) is a professional services organization providing outsourced accounting, legal, and management support to a diverse portfolio of clients. NAM partners with privately held companies across industries, including construction, real estate development and management, asset management, manufacturing, and professional services.

Headquartered in Murray, Utah, NAM delivers operational expertise and strategic support to help clients navigate growth, manage risk, and strengthen business performance.

About the Position:

North American Management is seeking a Corporate Attorney to provide dedicated legal support to client organizations within its portfolio. This role will serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, providing practical legal guidance regarding contracts, corporate governance, risk mitigation, and strategic business initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a business-minded attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working closely with operational leaders to solve problems, manage legal risk, and support company growth.

This role is well-suited for an attorney coming from either a law firm corporate practice or an in-house legal department who is looking to deepen business partnerships and broaden operational involvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Contracts & Commercial Agreements

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including:
  • Vendor and purchasing agreements
  • Professional services agreements
  • NDAs and confidentiality agreements
  • Construction and development-related agreements
• Provide practical legal guidance on contracting and negotiation strategies, interpretation, and management.
• Identify legal and business risks and propose solutions aligned with operational objectives.

Corporate Governance & Entity Support

• Support corporate governance matters, including organizational documentation and entity maintenance.
• Assist with board resolutions, corporate records, and governance documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable corporate and regulatory requirements.

Business & Strategic Support

• Partner with executive leadership to provide legal guidance on business initiatives and operational decisions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk, policy interpretation, and business transactions.
• Support due diligence efforts for acquisitions, mergers, restructures, or strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate with external counsel when specialized legal expertise is required.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify legal risks across contracts, operations, and business activities.
• Recommend practical solutions that balance legal protection with business objectives.
• Participate in insurance renewal and monitor insurance compliance
• Assist with internal policies, compliance initiatives, and process improvements.

Core Experience Needed

• 5+ years practicing corporate law
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Corporate governance experience
• Entity management and board documentation
• Vendor, subcontractor, and commercial agreements
• Risk mitigation/legal review of business operations
• M&A exposure preferred
• Experience supporting construction, real estate, engineering, or manufacturing industries is a strong plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement benefits