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Fairstead · 2 weeks ago

Senior Contracts Specialist

New York, NY

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$70K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Contracts Specialist to manage diverse contractual agreements within the real estate and construction sectors, ensuring alignment with company objectives and best practices.

ConstructionReal Estate

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end contracting process for a variety of real estate and construction related contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, while leveraging technology resources such as ClickUp to optimize efficiency and transparency

Understand and ensure consistency of contract terms with risk management and business objectives

Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive contract management policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring alignment with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives, providing strategic guidance on contract terms and risk mitigation strategies

Conduct regular reviews and assessments of contract management processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration to support successful contract negotiation and execution

Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to real estate and construction contracts, insurance, and contract management, integrating relevant insights into policy development and implementation

Qualification

Contract managementReal estate contractsConstruction contractsPolicy developmentClickUp proficiencyAnalytical skillsDocuSign proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteNegotiation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in contract management, with a focus on real estate and construction contracts

Significant experience in policy development and implementation

Proven track record of developing and implementing policies, procedures, and best practices related to contract management, with a strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels

Detail-oriented mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying and addressing contractual risks and opportunities effectively

Proficiency in contract management software and technology resources (e.g., ClickUp, DocuSign, Microsoft Office Suite)

Positive, proactive, and no-task-too-small-or-big mentality

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment. Demonstrated experience working within aggressive timeframes

Skilled at team work as well as the ability to produce individual work product