Contracts Specialist
RBC•Oxford, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Aerospace Contract Specialist supports the legal and contracts team by preparing, reviewing, and managing a wide range of aerospace-related agreements. This role helps ensure that contracts comply with company policies, industry regulations, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Requirements
- Experience in contracts, legal support, or paralegal work
- Familiarity with contract terminology and basic legal concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace or defense industry experience is a plus.
- Understanding of contract structure and key terms including applicable FAR/DFARS
- Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Comfort working with cross-functional teams
- Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and customer requirements
Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing aerospace contracts, including NDAs, supplier agreements, purchase orders, licensing agreements, and government-related documents.
- Support contract negotiations by preparing summaries, redlines, and issue lists for attorney review.
- Maintain contract databases, track deadlines, and monitor contract lifecycle milestones.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research related to aerospace requirements, export controls, and compliance obligations.
- Coordinate with internal teams such as engineering, supply chain, compliance, and finance to gather information needed for contract preparation.
- Ensure all contract documentation meets internal standards and aligns with applicable laws, including FAR/DFARS when relevant.
- Assist with preparing contract packages, approvals, and signature routing.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical contract files for audit readiness.
- Support attorneys with special projects, due diligence, and document preparation as needed.
Benefits
- RBC Bearings offers a competitive benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
