Associate Vice President of Legal

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President of Legal to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal activities, with a primary focus on supporting the organization's daily legal operations. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts and agreements, providing legal research and guidance, and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies. The role also involves coordinating with outside legal counsel on litigation matters, assisting in the administration of insurance claims, and advising on legal risks and best practices in contract management and corporate governance. Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in the State of Rhode Island, and have at least 5 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in contract review, drafting, and negotiation. Strong knowledge of corporate legal matters, public sector requirements, and administrative processes is essential. The ideal candidate will have proven legal research, analysis, and writing skills, as well as excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experience in managing and coordinating with external counsel, as well as a background in contract law and public sector legal matters, is preferred. The role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal and corporate issues.