Contract Specialist - Corporate Legal (Kansas City)

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Legal & ComplianceCorporate Specialist

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Subcontracts, Purchase Orders (engineered equipment and commodities), Engineering Services, Geotech Services, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Event Contracts, Corporate Purchases, and others.

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Legal & ComplianceCorporate Specialist

The Contract Specialist is responsible for negotiating downstream contracts in adherence with company and client requirements. This position sits within the legal department, and this individual will work closely with the legal, insurance, procurement, and construction teams.

Collaborate with project teams to lead negotiations of the legal articles within the following agreements: Subcontracts, Purchase Orders (engineered equipment and commodities), Engineering Services, Geotech Services, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Event Contracts, Corporate Purchases, and others.
Ensure contract language complies with legal requirements and company policies.
Address and resolve contract-related issues, disputes, and questions.
Collaborate with project teams to review and incorporate project specific flow downs into Burns & McDonnell’s corporate templates.
Ensure that negotiated terms and conditions comply with company policies and risk profile. Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance and project teams to gather necessary contract information to ensure alignment on terms.
Act as a point of contact for contract related inquires, providing guidance to internal stakeholder.
Assist project teams with drafting of formal notices to suppliers, subcontractors, and subconsultants.
Liaison between project teams and attorneys on the escalation of complex issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction, law or related degree and 4 years of related experience required.
Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement required.
Good understanding of legal principals and commercial terms and conditions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and proven negotiation skills.
Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and perform on multiple negotiations at the same time
Self-starter that works well independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience in the EPC industry is advantageous.

Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.

We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.

At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.

Are you ready to create amazing?

Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans