Contracts Associate Lawyer

• 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

• 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

• 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

discretionary incentive award