Attorney I

About the role

The Legal Counsel serves as the organization's legal resource, providing independent legal advice and counsel in support of business operations, contracts, leasing activities, and strategic initiatives. This position requires a highly self-directed attorney capable of managing a broad range of legal matters with minimal supervision while exercising sound legal judgment and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Use specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent the organization in legal matters.
• Provide legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions.
• Research and interpret existing laws and regulations, and anticipate changes to laws, to guide informed decisions and reduce risk.
• Serve as the organization's primary legal advisor for contract, leasing, and business matters.
• Independently manage day-to-day legal matters and provide practical legal guidance.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage real estate leases and related documents.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee execution of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks.
• Prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, policies, and contract language.
• Advise internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, lease obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and general counsel when necessary.
• Represent the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Indiana and in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience with substantial contract drafting, review, and negotiation responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and leases.
• Experience drafting and negotiating BAAs.
• Exceptional legal writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.