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Job Title: Contracting Advisor
Job Type: Contract (6 Months with possible extension)
Location: Malvern, PA 19355 (Hybrid – Tuesday through Thursday Onsite)
Pay Rate: $65.00/hour on W2
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Contracting Advisor to support its Enterprise Supply Management (ESM) organization. This role is responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing third-party supplier contracts while partnering closely with the Office of General Counsel and cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, commercial contracting expertise, and the ability to communicate complex contract terms in a clear and concise manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate procurement and commercial contracts.
- Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel throughout the contract negotiation process.
- Interpret commercial and legal contract requirements for internal stakeholders.
- Clearly communicate contract obligations, requirements, and potential risks to business partners.
- Identify contractual risks related to information security, intellectual property, insurance, financial liability, and privacy.
- Ensure compliance with established contracting policies, procedures, and quality control standards.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Information Security, Privacy, and Insurance teams.
- Understand business requirements and ensure contract language aligns with organizational needs.
- Lead commercial contract negotiations while balancing business objectives and risk mitigation.
- Maintain strong working relationships with legal counsel and subject matter experts.
- Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
- 3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced commercial contracting environment.
- Experience negotiating commercial and legal contract terms.
- Strong understanding of contractual language and legal terminology.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent client service and relationship management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IT contracts.
- Experience supporting procurement or supplier contracting functions.
- Ability to independently lead commercial contract negotiations.
Salary : $65