In-House Counsel

Blue Coral Staffing Corp.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Coral Staffing Corp. is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel (In-House Legal Counsel) to join our Boston team. You will act as a hands-on legal advisor supporting a fast-paced professional services organization across contracting, governance, and regulatory matters on U.S.

and international operations. The role requires 4-6 years of relevant experience, a JD from an accredited school, and active U.S. Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar is required.
• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal role.
• Demonstrated experience with contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Experience supporting corporate governance activities, including entity management and internal governance matters.
• Exposure to restructuring, insolvency, or court-mandated matters is a strong plus.
• Experience advising on US and international legal considerations, including cross-border issues.
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy matters (GDPR and US privacy frameworks).
• Business-minded legal judgment and ability to operate at pace in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership on corporate, operational, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements including client engagements and vendor agreements.
• Support corporate governance activities, including entity management and board-related matters.
• Identify and resolve legal issues arising in a professional services organization with diverse offerings.
• Provide legal support across employment, operations, restructuring, and privacy matters.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and claims, coordinating with outside counsel.
• Conduct due diligence and support legal aspects of business initiatives and growth.
• Prepare clear written analyses and recommendations for executive audiences.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Privacy & data protection

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active membership in a U.S. State Bar

Tools

Document management systems

Legal matter management systems

Job description

Corporate Counsel (In-House Legal Counsel)

4-6 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal role

• In-office / On-site position (100%) - LOCAL CANDIDATES IDEAL
• Compensation: $200,000 to $250,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) plus discretionary potential of 20-25% and benefits

Summary:

Corporate In-House Legal Counsel will be a hands-on legal professional supporting the organization across a broad range of legal, regulatory, and risk matters in a fast-paced professional services environment. Partner closely with senior leadership to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice, with a particular emphasis on contracting and corporate governance, while helping the firm navigate complex and evolving legal issues across predominantly U.S. and some international operations. Based in person and requires on-site presence five days per week. Corporate Counsel reports to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities of Corporate In-House Legal Counsel:

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership on corporate, operational, and regulatory matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including client engagements, vendor agreements, and strategic arrangements
• Support corporate governance activities, including entity management, board-related matters, and internal governance practices
• Identify, analyze, and resolve legal issues arising in a professional services organization with diverse service offerings and complex regulatory touchpoints
• Provide legal support across a broad spectrum of issues, including:
• U.S. and international employment and operational matters (local laws, taxes, permits)
• Restructuring-related matters, including Chapter 11 and receivership proceedings
• Court-mandated actions such as retention applications and court orders
• Fiduciary, expert, and advisory engagements
• Insurance coverage and risk transfer questions
• Data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR and U.S. privacy frameworks
• Assist with or lead legal aspects of restructuring, Rx-related, expert, and fiduciary work, as applicable
• Conduct due diligence and support legal aspects of business initiatives, transactions, and growth activities
• Manage litigation, disputes, and claims, including coordination with outside counsel
• Perform legal research and prepare clear, concise written analyses and recommendations for executive audiences
• Support risk mitigation efforts and help establish controls to address legal and regulatory exposure
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Operations, Matters, Compliance, and other stakeholders
• Utilize legal matter management and document management systems to track work efficiently
• Stay current on relevant legal, regulatory, and industry developments impacting the organization

Qualifications for In-House Corporate In-House Legal Counsel:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar required
• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal role
• Demonstrated experience with contract drafting / review / and negotiation
• Demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance activities (including entity management and internal governance matters)
• Experience advising on a wide range of legal issues in a professional services or similarly complex organization
• Exposure to restructuring, insolvency, or court-mandated matters (including Chapter 11 or receivership proceedings) a strong plus
• Experience supporting organizations with U.S. and international legal considerations, including local laws, regulatory requirements, and cross-border issues
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy matters (including GDPR and U.S. privacy frameworks), insurance-related issues, and fiduciary or advisory engagements preferred
• Business-minded legal judgment: Balances legal risk with practical, solutions-oriented advice aligned to business objectives
• Ability to operate at pace: Comfortable managing a high volume and wide variety of legal questions in a fast-moving, complex environment
• Adaptability & flexibility: Handles ambiguity well and adjusts quickly as priorities shift across different legal issue areas
• Strong ownership mindset: Takes accountability for matters end-to-end and follows through with minimal direction
• Clear and concise communicator: Explains complex legal concepts in plain language to senior leaders and non-legal stakeholders
• Sound judgment and discretion: Exercises professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive matters
• Collaborative approach: Works effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners across the organization
• Detail-oriented but pragmatic: Maintains attention to detail while keeping focus on what matters most from a legal and business perspective