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Job Purpose and Impact

The Associate Lawyer – Contracts will review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts. In this role, you will help design, develop and leverage forms, templates, playbooks and processes for reviewing and drafting standard and non-standard contracts, negotiate third party contracts, and track legal matters and trends. You will work collaboratively with business team members and other lawyers and paralegals who provide counsel related to a variety of contracts for the company.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with members of the law team and clients to structure and execute commercial transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents including a wide variety of commercial contracts such as agreements relating to procurement (goods and services), distribution, external manufacturing, capital expenditure, construction, information technology, intellectual property, consulting, sales, licenses and other legal agreements ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal compliance.
• Communicate, collaborate and strategize with clients, outside counsel, third parties and lawyers and paralegals within the organization.
• Develop, manage and leverage systems for workflow management, tracking and communicating the status of legal matters.
• Provide leadership and support in one or more contract categories, including template, playbook and quality control oversight.
• Provide leadership and support on special projects as appropriate.
• Pursue professional development in support of the global contracts group, law and company priorities.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Strong risk assessment and issue-spotting skills; ability to design practical, business-aligned solutions
• Responsive, persistent and capable to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the US
• Minimum 5 years experience in commercial contracts, especially in the areas of procurement, capital expenditures and construction agreements
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (MS Teams, Outlook. Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Proven solid verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge and experience in common law legal principles and contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and automation, including AI.
• Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints
• Committed to excellence and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead with influence and to collaborate effectively within a global team environment

External Applicant Information

The expected salary for this position is approximately $110,000 to $140,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal.