Contract Specialist

Southland Industries

  • Carrollton, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for providing support to the Legal department with contract and legal issues relating to construction, leases and purchasing.What you’ll do:
  • Works directly with business leaders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to support client in all phases of the procurement and negotiation process.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and redlines proposed construction contracts, change orders, releases, service agreements, vendor/supplier agreements, and other types of commercial agreements to identify terms or clauses that represent potential compliance, liability, exposure, or risks to the Company.
  • Reviews and updates standard contract templates to ensure consistency with the company’s protocols and best practices.
  • Communicates and collaborates daily with the Legal Department to support team initiatives.
What you’ll need to be successful:
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail, follow-up and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Responsiveness to client and efficient contract review turnaround
What you bring to the table:
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in an in-house or other legal environment
  • Experience specifically with construction contracts strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with the contracting process, including demonstrated writing skills and experience in reviewing and interpreting contracts and identifying the parties’ contractual obligations
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and confirm the presence of required terms and conditions, as well as identify potentially problematic areas
YOU MatterPEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGNAt Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.Benefits:As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
  • 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
  • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Disability Income Protection Insurance
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
  • Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
  • Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses
For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: or on orTo hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site -Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company.Required SkillsRequired Experience

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