Contract Specialist

Job
Overview

  1. Rail, Infrastructure and Construction
  2. Contracts and Procurement
  3. Contract
  4. California
162217
$ 40 Per Hour
POSITION SUMMARY
 
 
This position is responsible for providing support to the Legal department with contract and legal issues relating to construction, leases and purchasing. 
 
 
What you’ll do:
 
  • Works directly with business leaders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to support client in all phases of the procurement and negotiation process.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and redlines proposed construction contracts, change orders, releases,  service agreements, vendor/supplier agreements, and other types of commercial agreements to identify terms or clauses that represent potential compliance, liability, exposure, or risks to the Company. 
  • Reviews and updates standard contract templates to ensure consistency with the company’s protocols and best practices.
  • Communicates and collaborates daily with the Legal Department to support team initiatives.
 
What you’ll need to be successful:
 
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail, follow-up and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Responsiveness to client and efficient contract review turnaround 
 
What you bring to the table:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in an in-house or other legal environment
  • Experience specifically with construction contracts strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with the contracting process, including demonstrated writing skills and experience in reviewing and interpreting contracts and identifying the parties’ contractual obligations
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and confirm the presence of required terms and conditions, as well as identify potentially problematic areas
 
 

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