Managing Attorney

Partnership Employment; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Employment is partnering with a nonprofit to hire a Managing Attorney who will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer to shape the future of the legal department.

The role suits an experienced civil litigator and attorney manager who will lead and develop the legal team, advise across the organization, and contribute to risk management, contracts, training, and legal technology. Expect growth into department strategy over time.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and developing attorneys.
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters with sound judgment.
• Strong written, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with contracts, regulatory matters, real estate, housing, or nonprofit organizations is helpful.
• Comfortable blending litigation with advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop attorneys while managing workloads across the legal team.
• Maintain an active litigation practice and handle complex matters as needed.
• Develop litigation strategy and guide attorneys handling cases.
• Advise internal teams on legal risk, compliance, contracts, policies, and operations.
• Review and negotiate commercial and real estate-related agreements.
• Translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for employees and leadership.
• Develop training and resources for non-legal teams on legal and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and department efficiency.
• Help shape a formal approach to risk management and governance.
• Support the implementation and development of legal technology and contract management processes.
• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer on strategy and long-term initiatives.

Skills

Supervising attorneys

Litigation management

Legal strategy

Risk management

Contract review

Policy guidance

Training development

Communication

Education

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

We’re partnering with an established nonprofit to hire a Managing Attorney who will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and help shape the future of the legal department.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced civil litigator and attorney manager who wants to have an impact beyond their own caseload. Along with leading and developing the legal team, this person will advise teams across the organization and contribute to broader initiatives involving risk management, compliance, contracts, training, and legal technology.

The Managing Attorney will still maintain a manageable litigation practice and provide guidance on more complex matters. Over time, the role will have the opportunity to become even more involved in department strategy, process improvements, and helping Legal take a more proactive role across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, mentor, and develop attorneys while helping manage workloads across the legal team
• Maintain an active litigation practice and step into more complex matters when needed
• Develop litigation strategy and provide guidance to attorneys handling cases
• Advise internal teams on legal risk, compliance, contracts, policies, and operational matters
• Review and negotiate commercial and real estate-related agreements
• Translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for employees and leadership
• Develop training and resources that help non-legal teams better understand legal and compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and department efficiency
• Help develop a more formal organizational approach to risk management
• Support the implementation and continued development of legal technology and contract management processes
• Partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer on department strategy and longer-term initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Active Massachusetts Bar admission required
• Previous experience directly supervising and developing attorneys
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters and exercise sound judgment
• Strong written, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Experience with contracts, regulatory matters, real estate, housing, or nonprofit organizations is helpful
• Comfortable working across both litigation and advisory matters
• Strategic mindset with an interest in risk management, compliance, and process improvement