Little Sprouts, LLC

Legal Manager

Little Sprouts, LLC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lawrence • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage and oversee all legal compliance.
  • Collaboration cross functional and with shareholders.
  • Manage day-to-day legal matters ranging from commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, to risk management.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements including vendor, customer, licensing, NDAs, and partnership contracts.
  • Support corporate governance activities, including board materials, resolutions, entity management, and regulatory filings.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the organization’s operations.
  • Partner with finance, HR, operations, and executive leadership on legal risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel; oversee legal budgets and ensure cost-effective use of outside resources.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain legal policies, procedures, and contract templates to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Support employment-related legal matters, including policy review, investigations, and coordination with HR.
  • Assist with mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other strategic transactions as needed.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact the organization and proactively advise leadership.
  • Maintain organized legal records and ensure timely execution and retention of agreements.
  • Perform other job-related duties or tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent combination of legal education and relevant experience.
  • 5–10 years of legal experience, preferably a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
  • Strong experience in contract drafting and negotiation; familiarity with corporate and commercial law.
  • Working knowledge of compliance, risk management, and corporate governance best practices.
  • Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
  • Ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
  • In-house legal experience within a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, education, financial services, SaaS).
  • Experience supporting multi-state operations.
  • Familiarity with contract management systems and legal operations tools.
  • Prior people or project management experience.
Benefits
  • Health benefits are available upon start date.
  • Free Subscription to First Stop Health; receive ongoing care from doctors and prescribers through easy telehealth services.
  • Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition (Option for the initial $5,000 of tuition to be taken out of your paycheck before taxes through payroll deductions.)
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Career advancement and coaching.
  • Additional Paid Time off and Holidays.
  • Referral Program.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationcorporate lawcommercial lawcompliancerisk managementcorporate governancelegal researchlegal writingmergers and acquisitions
Soft Skills
organizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationintegritydiscretionprofessionalismcollaborationleadership
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)