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 companys 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