In-House Contracts Attorney — Drafting & Counsel

New Haven County Bar Association; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off (20 days)

Parental leave (4 weeks)

Job summary

Navitus Health Solutions is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our team to support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel with legal matters, draft documents, perform legal research, and manage corporate records.

The role requires legal licensure and experience in a law firm or in-house department, with strong communication skills and proficiency in standard software tools. Excellent benefits and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of law degree, from ABA accredited program is preferred.
• License to practice law required.
• Some experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department required.
• Highly developed verbal and written communications skills to interact tactfully and effectively with others both internal and external to Navitus on sensitive and complex topics.
• Ability to use a personal computer and possess advanced skills in software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, contracts, and legal codes
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts on behalf of the organization
• Prepares additional legal documents, such as memorandums and correspondence
• Informs the development of new Navitus legal changes and provides guidance on legal issues
• Provides legal counsel to Navitus' staff members on the implications of their business objectives and ensures that all of Navitus' staff are informed of applicable policies and practices
• Files legal documents and correspondence in digital and physical filing systems
• Develops processes for the effective indexing and filing of legal documents and managing contracts
• Provides support other departments as it pertains to contracts and business operations and regulatory affairs issues
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Law degree (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Navitus Health Solutions is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our team to support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel with legal matters, draft documents, perform legal research, and manage corporate records.

The role requires legal licensure and experience in a law firm or in-house department, with strong communication skills and proficiency in standard software tools. Excellent benefits and a collaborative environment are offered.