Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a Contract engagement based in Warwick, Rhode Island. This role focuses on advising on commercial agreements, delivering practical legal analysis, and assisting with litigation-related matters in partnership with internal leadership and external counsel. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to translate legal issues into business-friendly guidance.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, examine, and negotiate a variety of business agreements, including service agreements, construction, and other commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal research on complex matters and convert findings into concise guidance, summaries, and recommendations for stakeholders without legal backgrounds.
• Partner with senior leadership to help manage active litigation matters and maintain coordination with outside counsel.
• Review court filings, assist with drafting legal responses, and support strategy related to pleadings and motion practice.
• Organize and respond to discovery requests, including gathering information, reviewing materials, and helping ensure timely production.
• Identify legal risks within proposed agreements and disputes, and recommend practical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to clarify legal requirements, contractual obligations, and dispute-related developments.• Active license to practice law and demonstrated experience working as an attorney.
• Background in civil litigation with the ability to support disputes from early assessment through discovery and filings.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including service-related and construction-related agreements.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to prepare memoranda, motions, and briefing materials.
• Familiarity with discovery processes, document review, and coordination of litigation support activities.
• Ability to present legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a Contract assignment.