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Legal Contract Specialist

2 months ago


Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Grainger Businesses Full time
About Grainger Businesses

Grainger Businesses is a leading distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger Businesses also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We're looking for passionate professionals who can drive our company forward. As one of the top companies in our industry, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your place with Grainger Businesses today.

Job Summary

The Legal Contract Manager serves as a key member of the Contract Center of Excellence, responsible for the enterprise-wide contracting needs of Grainger Businesses. We are seeking a Legal Contract Manager to join our legal team who embodies a curiosity-driven, business-enabling mindset and will assist the business in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of agreements. Your primary focus will be on indirect procurement agreements, including technology-related agreements such as software license agreements, cloud agreements, software as a service (SaaS) agreements, professional services agreements, outsourcing agreements, data security, and other complex technology transactions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Generate agreements from standard approved templates.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate (with appropriate attorney oversight) a variety of indirect, technical, and commercial contracts, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with the company's business objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing new processes, document templates, playbooks, and training materials.
  • Collaborate closely with other team members in Grainger Businesses' legal team (including legal counsel responsible for contract negotiations and intellectual property management) and other members of the Grainger Businesses Corporate Affairs team.
  • Liaise with indirect procurement/vendor management and Grainger Businesses technology partners to answer questions about processes, matter status, contracts, and other Center of Excellence inquiries.
  • Work together with senior members of Grainger Businesses' Corporate Affairs team on project-based legal assignments and initiatives.
  • Assist with Corporate Affairs department projects and initiatives as needed.
  • Embody a curiosity with a continual learning mindset.
Requirements
  • At least a bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited university or college.
  • 7+ years of experience in contract management positions, preferably in distribution (industrial, commercial, or retail) or manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of commercial contract terms, legal language, and risk assessment.
  • Proven track record in reviewing, revising, and negotiating a diverse range of contracts with the ability to do so without significant supervision.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and analytical abilities.
  • Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values.
  • A team orientation and maintain a 'can do' attitude. You have the ability to get along with diverse corporate professionals and work with personnel at all levels within the organization.
  • The capability for advancement beyond this role.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, strong initiative, and are hard working, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • A client focus and ability to inspire trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Rewards and Benefits

Grainger Businesses is committed to your safety, health, and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger Businesses:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period.
  • Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations, and tuition reimbursement.
  • A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical, and social wellbeing programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.