Contracts Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel of Paradigm Power Delivery (“PPD”) and Geo-Synthetics Systems LLC (“GSI”), the Contracts Specialist provides crucial support in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts to ensure compliance with corporate risk standards. This role also involves coordinating insurance matters, managing letters of credit and bank guarantees, handling corporate governance tasks, and providing administrative support to the Legal Department.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical Acumen

o Assist in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting terms and conditions for agreements, change orders, and other contractual documents under attorney supervision.

o Support in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting letters of credit and parent company guarantees for agreements with customers and vendors.

Financial Management

o Assist in coordinating requests for letters of credit and bank guarantees with financial institutions and other company departments.

o Support the Corporate Risk Manager in managing insurance matters, including claims, certificates of insurance, and annual insurance renewals.

Quality Control

o Coordinate the preparation of release and waivers of liens or other instrumentalities.

o Track and coordinate responses to customer compliance requirements through third-party software programs.

Customer Focus

o Prepare written consents and other corporate governance documentation as directed.

Collaboration

o Provide administrative support to the Legal Department, including maintaining document databases, tracking outside counsel invoices, and providing notary services.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract administration involving legal issues and negotiation.

· Experience in the construction and/or power generation industry preferred.

· Understanding of various commercial terms and conditions, legal implications, and commercial practices.

· Familiarity with legal standards in the power generation and construction industries preferred.

· Strong prioritization skills with superior attention to detail and quality.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

· Proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.

· Professional maturity to handle sensitive company information with confidentiality.

· Willingness to obtain a notary license (if not already licensed).

Preferred Skills:

· Proficiency in legal research and contract analysis.

· Experience with contract management software.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective your first day of employment!
• Wellness Programs and Awards Get healthier while earning discounts to your premiums!
• Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Full match up to 4% effective your first day of employment!
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligible for annual bonus