Contracts Manager, Legal

it's what's inside that counts
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There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job
CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, and supply agreements
• Where necessary, support or lead negotiations between business units and counterparties, and facilitate solutions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts align with business goals and compliance requirements
• Provide guidance on contractual terms and risk mitigation strategies
• Receive guidance from outside counsel as needed, applying sound judgment to balance legal advice with business needs
• Maintain contract templates and support continuous improvement of contract processes
• Ensure contracts are properly executed, stored, and tracked in accordance with company policy

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or procurement
• Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract law principles
• Experience leveraging AI technologies
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Curious mindset with a passion for continuous learning
• Business-oriented thinker capable of understanding and helping shape business objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems

Your Education

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or paralegal certification preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we're just getting started.

If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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