Principal Contracts Consultant

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

10d • $103,200 - $129,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Contracts Consultant, you serve as a key Legal & Compliance (L&C) contact for sales activities for assigned customers, including supporting the Business Unit (BU) Sales team with customer contracting strategies at the offer development stage, during customer contract negotiations, and other daily contract advisement. You will report to the Global Contracts Director and be located in Cranberry Township, PA location. Hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 + years' experience in contract analysis, contract management, with terms and conditions (T&C), project / risk management, engineering or commercial sales disciplines.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting practices, risk assessment and mitigation, contracting structures and legal contract terms and conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sales contracts, NDA's, licensing, teaming agreements, and global business practices preferred.
• Nuclear Industry Knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex and unique customer contracting requirements to assess commercial, legal, and technical risks.
• Develop and implement intellectual property and proprietary information provisions to maximize Westinghouse value in the global marketplace.
• Support customer negotiations of contract terms and conditions.
• Complete the Contract Review Evaluation Tool (CRET), and Risk Assessment Worksheets and assist BU partners with developing appropriate risk mitigation responses.
• Assist BU Sales leads with presentations to executive management for obtaining approvals for recommended contract positions.
• Support preparation and negotiation of complementary agreements including NDAs, licensing agreements, teaming agreements, master services or frame agreements, and commercial settlement agreements.
• Perform reviews of contract documents to support the order acceptance process and advise on identified concerns, including required additional approvals.
• Advise on authorized personnel to sign contract documents on behalf of the applicable Westinghouse company entity and help prepare powers of attorney documents.
• Prepare contract summary documents / job aids for major contracts to support BU commercial and project personnel with risk assessments and contract administration activities throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Coordinate resolution of contract issues within Legal & Compliance, BUs and other partner groups.
• Analyze contract trends with customers and competitors and lessons learned and provide feedback to Legal & Compliance leads.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal