What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Counsel, Legal position at BrandSafway?
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Key Responsibilities
About Us
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You® — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice To All Potential Job Candidates
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, evaluate, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, purchase orders, confidentiality agreements, and vendor agreements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the business by providing practical legal advice and counseling on key legal risks associated with commercial contracts in the construction industry.
- Clearly communicate and recommend changes to key contractual terms with branch offices and third parties, including BrandSafway customers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Delegation of Authority.
- Advise on legal issues related to BrandSafway’s operations, including by effectively assessing, balancing and communicating to business stakeholders and Assistant General Counsel the risks and benefits associated with the multiple and sometimes competing objectives related to BrandSafway’s commercial contracts.
- Develop legal solutions while effectively managing practical business considerations.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the Contracts Team and with internal clients to develop strategies to address and resolve identified contractual issues.
- Build rapport with internal clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.
- Understand legal and client business goals and how they impact the company’s commercial operations.
- Assist with implementing and managing contract management/legal matter management systems.
- Collect, analyze and summarize contract information and trends.
- Train additional Contracts Team members as the team grows.
- Partner with other Assistant General Counsel and internal stakeholders on enterprise-wide initiatives, including ESG initiatives and Enterprise Risk Management.
- Preferred experience in reviewing, drafting, analyzing and/or negotiating construction contracts.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated aptitude for resilience, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and dynamics in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work remotely with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills as a team member with colleagues in other functions and geographic locations.
- Respectful and professional communication style with team members, internal clients, customers and vendors.
- Operate with a high level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and under tight time constraints and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Excel.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, top of class preferred.
- Juris Doctor from a nationally accredited law school.
- Preferred 1-2 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Good standing with any State Bar, including being current on individual CLE requirements.
- Eager to grow and learn within areas listed in this opportunity.
About Us
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You® — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice To All Potential Job Candidates
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.