Contract Review Specialist

Bray International, Inc.•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Review Specialist supports contract review, negotiation, compliance coordination, policy development, and related legal work for Bray International. The role reviews and revises contracts to reduce or eliminate exposure; reviews project insurance and surety requirements; and supports certificates of insurance and bonds, lien waivers, and vendor approval documentation. It also assists with maintaining standards for non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements through review and negotiation, maintains framing agreements and customer supply agreements, and manages applicable document records. The specialist negotiates contract terms as needed and provides operational guidance based on contractual requirements. The role coordinates contractual standards and initiatives with the Compliance group, including certain supply-chain and data-privacy requirements, and participates in documenting contract deviations with legal counsel and/or executive management. It develops written policies and procedures to establish standard terms and conditions for company transactions, including sales and protection of proprietary rights. Additional research and support duties related to the position may be assigned by the BII Chief Legal Officer. The position is based at the headquarters office as a standard, except when on assignment or under extenuating circumstances. Bray describes its workplace as positive and drug-free and highlights innovation, respect, integrity, excellence, and collaboration. Employment is contingent on successful background screening and compliance with applicable federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances.

Requirements

Certified Paralegal, Legal Specialist, or equivalent experience in contract analysis.
Experience with contract law and legal compliance.
2–3 years of legal experience supporting contract review or manufacturing operations.
Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities independently and present management with measurable task progress and status.
Able to read lengthy contract and legal documents proficiently and interpret and communicate requirements clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Able to exercise discretion and reason in consideration of business operations, with a high level of ethical and legal integrity in independent judgment.
Strong interpersonal skills to engage personnel at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS degree or higher.
Manufacturing or industrial/construction supply background.
Knowledge of current and emerging developments and trends in sales contracts.

Responsibilities

Review and revise contracts to improve or eliminate exposure.
Review project insurance and surety requirements and deliver certificates of insurance and bonds.
Support completion and submission of vendor approval documentation.
Assist with establishing and maintaining standards for non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements through review and negotiation.
Maintain framing agreements and customer supply agreements, and manage applicable document records.
Negotiate contract terms as necessary and provide operational guidance based on contract requirements.
Coordinate contractual standards and initiatives with the Compliance group, including certain supply-chain and data-privacy requirements.
Participate in documenting contract deviations with legal counsel and/or executive management.
Create and develop written policies and procedures establishing standard terms and conditions for company transactions, including sales and protection of proprietary rights.
Perform research and other related support duties as assigned by the BII Chief Legal Officer.
Work from the headquarters office as a standard, unless on assignment or under extenuating circumstances.