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In-House
Attorney
Corporate - Contract Law
Min 2 yrs required
Corporate Contract Attorney The candidate drafts, negotiates and reviews the company's commercial and governmental contractual documents, for the United States and Canada. Reviews and interprets contractual language critically to determine obligations and ensures that contracts contain all appropriate terms and conditions. Assists in approving or rejecting requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules. Interacts with all levels of management and other departments also interfacing with customer representatives and technical staff members as required, monitor company adherence to conform to original proposal and maintain continual review to ensure all terms and conditions are met in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications and government regulations. Investigates and resolves or refers, as appropriate, disputes/complaints in accordance with contractual requirements. Studies Constitution, statutes, decisions and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies applicable to company's contracts and activities. Interprets laws, rulings and regulations for company. Uses practice references appropriately and recognizes unique requirements, characteristics, and issues that arise in different contract settings in order to negotiate terms and conditions in accordance with established contract practices and organizational policy and procedures. Assists the company's different departments in identifying areas for improvement in their contracts. Assists in the preparation of responses to public tender offers. Tracks the signing, renewal and term of the contracts worked on, using the database provided by the group's Legal Department.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a Juris Doctor or equivalent. Should have 2 years of related experience, ideally in drafting commercial contracts for the sale of goods or services in the life science industry, with some federal government contract experience. Bankruptcy law experience is a plus. Must have a license to practice law in a US State. Valid driver's license and passport required. Should have excellent knowledge of Word Processing software and basic knowledge of Spreadsheet software. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as with others in a fast-paced environment under high-volume situations, effectively interface with internal functional and program organizations, and meet both internal and customer goals/objectives. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, work ethic, and commitment to providing excellent customer service, while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. The candidate must effectively deal with external customers and interface with all levels of internal Management. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong analytical skills for problem solving, risk assessment and strategy including the ability to apply sound judgment to proposal strategy, pricing, audits, contract negotiations and customer relationships. Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail. Requires minimal oversight, completes assignments independently with limited direction. Ability to read and understand contracts in French a plus.
Requisition Number: 22-0031.
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