Description:
Qualifications & Requirements:- JD degree and be a member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
- A minimum of three to five years with a law firm or prior in-house experience preferred.
- Prior experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, with preference given to those who have experience reviewing and negotiating sourcing and procurement contracts.
Indicators & Attributes for Success:
- Effective and decisive decision-making skills
- Attention to detail:
- Cultural awareness
- Business acumen
- Customer/Client focus
- Critical evaluation
- Positive attitude
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Communication skills
- Accountability:
- Ethical practice
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Must be sensitive to Corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the business needs
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides legal support to organization's sales and supply chain team in review and negotiation of routine contracts.
- Ensures contracts are completed in accordance with company policies, including limits of authority policies, legal requirements and client specifications and timing.
- Works with various stakeholders to resolve issues, secures approvals, and ensures successful contract execution.
- Analyzes contractual risks and provides advice to internal stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively with other departments to develop company policies or make modifications and updates to current policies.
- Maintains contract status tracking and documentation.
- Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Working Conditions/Environment:
- Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.
- Routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers/scanners, and smartphones.
- Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
