Senior Counsel Contracts Specialist

16 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States thyssenkrupp Full time
Job Title: Senior Counsel Contracts

Thyssenkrupp North America LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel Contracts to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will provide commercial and contract advice to our various business segments.

Responsibilities:
  • Establish negotiation objectives and schedules to support business requirements
  • Prepare high-quality negotiation documents reflecting advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions, legal requirements, and company financial policies
  • Understand business requirements and company risk tolerance
  • Lead negotiations, direct business involvement, and use influencing skills to meet established milestones
  • Maintain business focus, balancing profitability with contractual terms and conditions
  • Drive negotiations to closure, reaching agreement on commercial, financial, and legal contractual issues
  • Execute and finalize all documentation required for contract closure
  • Develop proactive tactics and documents to execute strategies and goals
  • Assign, coordinate, and follow through on involvement of all areas of the company in a timely manner
  • Create, organize, communicate, and execute a negotiation plan to support business requirements
  • Prepare business cases and executive summaries detailing contract negotiation schedules, issues, and risks
  • Maintain open communication with contract management and business leadership on potential issues or risks
  • Provide creative solutions and ideas for resolution
  • Track accomplishments using pertinent milestones and end goals
  • Understand roles and accountabilities of all contract management employees
  • Collaborate with team members to share learning and experience obtained in contract and commercial negotiations
  • Prepare and deliver trainings and tool kits for the business and help develop contracting processes
Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Active bar license in good standing with any US jurisdiction
  • Minimum 3+ years of contracts experience, with experience in sale of goods contracts required
  • Experience in the Manufacturing industry highly desirable
  • Large Law Firm or In House experience, not required but preferred
Personal Attributes and Traits:
  • Self-motivated and ability to complete matters without extensive supervision
  • Sound business judgment, with ability to recognize business consequences of legal advice
  • Strong cross-cultural sensitivity, with ability to work with differences in style and cultures
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Hands-on, active, roll-up-your-sleeves style
  • Exceptional organizational skills, time management, and project management skills
  • Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and satisfy numerous competing demands
  • Demonstrated skills in client management and ability to communicate effectively
  • Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal matters
  • Professional attitude and strong personal ethics
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and bonus programs
  • Health benefits
  • 401K
  • Competitive pay
  • Regular working hours to support work-life balance
  • Opportunity for professional development and growth


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