We are looking for an Attorney/Lawyer to support a mission-driven organization in Boston, Massachusetts through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position is suited for a licensed attorney with several years of experience advising nonprofit or federally funded entities on contracting, procurement, and regulatory compliance. The role will provide legal guidance across operational, compliance, and risk matters while partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders in sectors such as healthcare, research, and community-based services.
Responsibilities:
- Advise nonprofit and federally funded programs on procurement, contracting, and related legal obligations under applicable federal regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Provide counsel on organizational compliance and risk matters, helping leadership address legal exposure and strengthen internal oversight practices.
- Support senior legal and compliance leadership with day-to-day guidance on regulatory questions, policy interpretation, and risk management issues.
- Deliver trainings and webinars for staff and partner organizations on legal and compliance topics, translating complex requirements into practical guidance.
- Respond to technical assistance inquiries from community health centers and affiliated stakeholders regarding compliance-related concerns.
- Oversee legal aspects of medical-legal partnership initiatives, including grant-supported activities and coordination of internal or external program personnel.
- Act as principal legal advisor for affiliated purchasing and executive search entities, reviewing agreements and supporting business operations.
- Represent the legal department in committees, working groups, and cross-functional meetings, offering legal analysis and recommendations as needed.
- Collaborate with technology teams, administrative staff, and outside vendors to support oversight of contract administration and legal request tracking processes.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license to practice law.
- Approximately 3 to 4 years of legal experience advising nonprofit organizations or similarly regulated entities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal procurement and contracting requirements, including Uniform Guidance and fraud and abuse considerations such as the Anti-Kickback Statute.
- Background supporting clients in healthcare, nonprofit, research, or comparable regulated environments is preferred.
- Ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts while providing practical legal advice to operational stakeholders.
- Strong litigation-related skills, including experience with motions, briefs, and discovery.
- Effective presentation and communication skills, with the ability to train staff and explain compliance topics clearly.
