National Director of Contracts

Sekisui House US•Denver, CO

22h•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US! Sekisui House US is the American branch of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding with more than 60 years of experience and over 2.7 million homes built worldwide. As the parent company to Richmond American Homes, we are committed to creating residences that reflect and adapt to the evolving needs of today’s homebuyers. At Richmond American Homes, we foster a culture built on professionalism, teamwork, wellness, and work-life balance. If you’re a results-driven professional with a passion for success, we invite you to build your career with us. Guided by Sekisui House’s legacy of innovation and love of humanity, we dedicate ourselves to one vision: making home the happiest place in the world. Position Summary The Contracts Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the contracting process for vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and services used on the Company’s construction sites. This position additionally provides legal advice to the Company and support to the procurement teams regarding the purchase of goods and services. This position will develop and apply sourcing models and contracting strategies to address various types of procurement needs and challenges.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school and admitted to a state bar in good standing.
5-8+ years of relevant working experience as a qualified lawyer or in-house legal counsel with a strong background in commercial and construction law and a good understanding of supply chain legal framework.
Demonstrated successes in formalizing and maintaining vendor relationships and the ability to negotiate difficult transactions to resolution.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of various types of commercial and construction contracts.
Advise on any risks of proposed commercial and construction transactions and devise practical and creative legal solutions to meet business objectives.
Provide legal support to procurement teams regarding the purchase of goods and services.
Conduct due diligence on businesses, business initiatives and advise on marketing and promotional materials.
Support in establishing and maintaining a legal template database.
Ensures Company-wide compliance with Company agreement and risk policies and procedures.
Work with the risk management to review insurance requirements and ensure that the requirements are adequate to protect the Company.
Assists with developing and implementing procurement policies, processes, and strategic plans in line with corporate procurement and risk strategies and objectives.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at any given time and prioritize as necessary.