WS - Legal Contracts Specialist

WillScot • Scottsdale, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Contracts Specialist reviews and analyzes company and customer contracts and provides timely advice and support to company business units. The role provides legal best practices that support business strategy and objectives, and serves as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert to leaders and colleagues to help ensure the company follows applicable laws, policies, and regulations. It calls for sound judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and proactive use of data to support innovative, compliant continuous improvement. The position reports to the Legal department and the Associate General Counsel, Commercial and Compliance, and is part of a growing corporate legal function.

This is a team-based role supporting Legal, Operations, and other functions. The specialist reviews and comments on commercial agreements, coordinates customer forms, uses contract management software, supports improvement of the commercial contract function, and tracks key performance indicators. The role also involves working with attorneys, paralegals, and office staff and maintaining a customer- and business-focused approach to follow-through.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive experience reviewing and critically analyzing complex corporate contracts.
• Experience developing and/or managing contracts, including tracking documents through the contracting lifecycle, managing contract compliance items, and maintaining organized records.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and critically review and analyze complex contract documents.
• Ability to organize and complete a variety of contracts-related responsibilities for complex, visible company projects.
• Experience interpreting, applying, and explaining policies, procedures, instructions, contract requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage competing tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, including local and U.S. laws, international requirements, and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently with general guidance from a supervisor.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to persuade and influence without authority.
• Multi-state construction contracts analysis experience.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• In-house contract negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and comment on terms and conditions of commercial agreements, including complex customer contracts and vendor agreements.
• Complete and coordinate required customer forms.
• Use contract management software and support continuous improvement of the commercial contracts function.
• Track key performance indicators to help the legal team respond to evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with lawyers, paralegals, and office staff.
• Maintain a customer and business focus and ensure timely follow-through.
• Train company personnel on basic contract elements and general contract principles.
• Perform additional duties and functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, including company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Variable pay opportunities may be available for many positions, including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed