In-House Counsel

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns. 

Position Overview 

The CRA Legal Department is involved in all aspects of CRA’s business, actively assessing risk and providing advice to CRA’s consultants, administrative teams and support functions operating around the world.  Currently a small team, the Senior Counsel is expected to be an experienced attorney, able to independently cover the full spectrum of corporate issues, including contract review, drafting and negotiation, intellectual property protection, data privacy issues, regulatory compliance, and all manner of other topics in a challenging, fast-paced environment.  Boston based preferred but not mandatory. Hybrid work flexibility considered. Typical responsibilities include:

• Drafting, revising, and negotiating a diverse range of international and domestic agreements, including master services agreements, retention agreements, licensing agreements and nondisclosure agreements, in support of CRA’s day-to-day business operations


• Serving as champion of CRA contracting and risk management standards


• Responding to requests and inquiries from CRA’s consultants and administrative teams


• Contributing to the development and maintenance of legal templates, including retention letter templates and contractor agreement templates


• Performing associated legal research projects and tasks as assigned or required

Desired Qualifications

• Have 2-5+ years of legal experience, particularly in commercial/business contracting


• Be admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction


• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Have a strong focus on providing superior customer service


• Have a positive and client-focused approach to legal practice


• Be able to adapt to diverse work assignments and constantly shifting priorities


• Be willing and able to learn quickly and contribute to the team 

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• Resume – please include current contact information (personal email and telephone number)

Learning and Benefits 

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programs, encouraging you to thrive as an individual and team member. Training consists of technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.


• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.