Strategic Corporate Counsel — Contracts & Compliance

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

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.