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Company

Ferguson · 11 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel - Supplier Contracts

United States

Contract

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$11,400.30/mo - $18,700/mo

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide legal analysis and support for various commercial agreements with domestic suppliers, including structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with standard terms to achieve the optimal combination of service, cost, quality, and risk mitigation.

Assist in the development and communication of formal policies, processes, and procedures with respect to contract management, such as agreement templates and playbooks.

Assist with the application of supplier risk management guidelines and governance associated with purchasing products and services.

Maintain signed supplier contracts and related approvals using contract management system and create regular reporting of key metrics.

Stay abreast of applicable legal developments, legislation, and regulations that impact supplier agreement activities, and perform industry research on related legal matters.

Identify issues and provide advice on regulatory and other compliance considerations as they may impact supplier agreements.

Provide outstanding customer service.

Assume additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualification

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Juris DoctorateLegal experienceCommercial contractsMicrosoft OfficeContract management systemsBusiness judgmentLegal analysis

Required

Juris Doctorate from a law school fully accredited by the American Bar Association and admitted to practice and in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.

2-4 years total legal experience, including significant, relevant experience with a law firm or private large corporation as legal counsel leading the negotiation of commercial contracts for the purchase of products and services.

Demonstrated ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.

Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize.

Proven business judgment, including the ability to anticipate and analyze impact and consequences of decisions and recommendations.

Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of management.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

High proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and leading contract management systems (Ironclad preferred).

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match

Mental health coverage

Gender affirming and family building benefits

Paid parental leave

Associate discounts

Community involvement opportunities

Company

Ferguson

Glassdoor

3.6

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries, each working together to help build better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses.

Founded in 1953

Newport News, Virginia, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.ferguson.com/

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