Contract Specialist

Description

• Implement, review, and improve guidelines for contract management and conduct training sessions for staff on contract management.
• Use legal tech and contract management software to streamline contract processes.
• Assist in the development, negotiation, and execution of RFPs, third party nondisclosure agreements, R&D agreements, leasing agreements, supplier agreements, services agreements, distributor and commissioned sales representative agreements, and other product or project specific agreements.
• Lead the development, update and administration of contract templates.
• Handle special projects and support continuous improvement of legal department standard work, knowledge management, and processes.
• Analyze data from contract management tools to improve decision-making and efficiency.
• Develop, review, and negotiate construction and other long-term project-based contracts.
• Collaborate with business leaders, discussing contracts under internal delegation of authority and contract management guidelines.
• Directly negotiate commercial terms and conditions of contract with third parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in law or business administration, or certification in Paralegal Studies and strong legal contracts experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Prior government contracting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS 365 suite, SharePoint, or other enterprise document and file management tools.
• Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with contract terms and conditions.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated contracts is required; preferably in a large global environment.
• Innovative & adaptable
• Prior intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data privacy negotiation experience preferred.
• Respectful and team oriented

Benefits

• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance