Lead Contracts Specialist

Leading supplier of engineering, equipment and technology services located in Marlborough, MA is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join their legal team in a Lead role. The Lead Contracts Specialist serves as a member of the Legal Department, with substantial involvement with customers and internal teams. The job responsibilities of this position include assisting with the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts to ensure adequate protection and assurance that contracts are reasonable and in compliance with corporate risk standards, coordination of insurance and licensing matters, review and coordination of letters of credit and bank guarantees, and performing administrative and other job duties to support the Legal Department.
This direct hire position comes with strong compensation and benefits package, along with a collaborative culture.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review, negotiate, and draft terms and conditions for customer agreements to identify non-standard terms/conditions, flag risks and edit when required for compliance with internal risk control guidelines, with attorney support as required.
• Understand and apply legal principles for various forms of agreements and document preparation, with attorney support as required.
• Review commercial purchase orders and other various contract documents including change orders.
• Administer the contract approval process and coordinate with cross-functional team members (e.g., risk management, attorneys, sales, project managers, finance, and procurement) to ensure terms and conditions reflect corporate standards and practices.
• Review, negotiate and coordinate requests for letters of credit and bank guarantees with financial institutions, business unit finance department and other company personnel.
• Assist with state and local contractor licensing applications and renewals, including research of applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform export control and sanctions due diligence and coordinate efforts with counsel as directed.
• Coordinate insurance matters with Corporate Risk Manager including claims, certificates of insurance, and annual insurance renewals.
• Provide contract administration support including status tracking, maintaining internal contract management system and records.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract administration involving legal issues and negotiation.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of various commercial terms and conditions, including legal and commercial implications.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks and deadlines while maintaining superior attention to detail and quality.
• Able to communicate effectively by written and verbal means.
• Able to work well independently and effectively in a group setting.
• Strong interpersonal attributes/skills, including high ethical standards, strong organizational and communication skills, and work cooperatively with others.
• Be proactive and take ownership of job responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and Excel applications.
• Contract database/management software experience a plus.

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About Hunter Hamilton

Hunter Hamilton is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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