Contract Manager

ASSA ABLOY•Peachtree City, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hangar & Large Application Doors (HLAD), a division of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems US, Inc., is seeking candidates for a Contract Negotiator / Contract Manager position. Location on site is preferable but remote work will be considered for the right candidate. In this position, the successful candidate will review and provide legal contract negotiation, administrative and some commercial support to ASSA ABLOY’s Hangar and Large Application company commonly referred to as Megadoor®. He or she will be an energetic person, assertive and possess either a solid background in commercial, construction and procurement law or a strong desire to learn. This person will be an integral part of the HLAD team and will work with senior level employees and executives within the organization along with interesting customers in industries such as Aerospace, Military, and multi-national contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate or significant practical experience as a paralegal.
Understanding of and familiarity with construction law
Experience working with government and/or large organisations
Experience with and a desire to negotiate
Willingness to make decisions
Efficiency and ability to prioritise
Honesty and integrity
Sound judgement
Good organizational skills
Better than average communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Early-mid career Juris Doctor’s with relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Learn and understand HLAD's unique business, customer base and approach to satisfying its unique market
Review contracts of all types with a focus on construction contracts
Redline contracts of all types with a focus on construction contracts
Be comfortable arguing a position
Interface with high-level businesspeople within HLAD
Take the lead in contract negotiations
Prepare amendments
Own the contracting process from review to execution to expiry to renewal
Handle administrative responsibility for provision of insurance certifications as well as enrolment of HLAD into OCIPs
Other duties as may be assigned