Job Description

Job Requirements:

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed in good standing to practice in at least one state. Admission in Massachusetts preferred or eligible for in-house counsel registration. This position is located in Boston, Massachusetts and offers a flex/hybrid in-office schedule.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of corporate legal experience. Government contracting experience (public or private sector) required. In-house experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for drafting and negotiating routine and complex commercial agreements.
• Support business and operations in identifying risk in new business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency in the contract review process, including continuous improvement of templates, signing protocol, and workflow management.
• Support internal teams with ethics and compliance to emphasize and foster a culture of integrity and compliance.
• Partner with law department colleagues, business management, and cross-functional leaders on legal projects and business initiatives, including corporate governance, entity restructurings, strategic supplier relationships, and business development.
• Support General Counsel and outside counsel with pre-litigation claims and litigation matters from time to time.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability as a trusted business partner.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professional ethics and ability to work in a confidential manner.
• Ability to work independently and hands-on with personnel across various levels within the organization, working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
• Organizational skills, precise attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.

Additional Statements:

• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification.
• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.

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