Legal Counsel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: CRRC MA Corporation Headquarters is seeking a Legal Counsel to be responsible for handling a full range of legal matters including:

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts, including, but not limited to, NDAs, engagement letters, service contracts, government contracts, vendor contracts, supplier contracts, leases, and contract amendments.
• Manage, maintain, and update the company’s contract templates.
• Prepare, draft, and review a variety of legal documents and responses.
• Research legal issues impacting the company and stay updated on legislative and regulatory changes.
• Provide sound and accurate legal advice to various departments including, but not limited to, procurement, HR, projects, facility, business development, and IT.
• Draft, update, and review company policies to make sure they stay current.
• Assist in training managers and executives on legal compliance.
• Assist in developing and improving compliance processes, policies, and guidance to minimize legal exposure.
• Handle legal disputes, investigate claims, and draft related documents and responses.
• Perform pre-litigation or litigation work as needed.
• Perform company registration and corporate governance matters as needed.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on legal matters and assist with litigation and investigation responses.
• Draft legal documentation as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LLM degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state bar (preferably Massachusetts bar)
• 3+ years' legal practice experience working in a law firm, company, or government entity.
• Excellent legal analysis, writing, and research skills.
• Working experience in government contracts, contract negotiations, corporate law, employment law, data privacy, or litigation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Willing to travel as needed for business requirements