Legal Contract Administrator

FERGUSON

3d•Remote

About The Position

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Ferguson is looking for a skilled Legal Contract Administrator to join our Legal Team. Ferguson raises the bar for industry standards as the top-rated wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies in addition to spanning across other key businesses, including HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial. Join us for this exciting opportunity!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent work experience
Minimum of five years of experience in negotiating and drafting contracts in a commercial environment.
Excellent communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Experience in contract management solutions, implementations, and rollouts.
Experience using Contract Management solutions, iCertis experience a plus.
Experience implementing change management strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Experience in championing, coordinating and managing change management activities with key stakeholders.
Ability to operate changes on your own and as part of a group.
A strong ability to communicate concisely with a wide audience and the proven ability to engage, influence, and align key partners.
Demonstrated project management skills coupled with creativity and resourcefulness.
Experience working with legal technology solutions.
Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and time management, including the ability to balance multiple tasks and manage deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

Review, revise, draft, and negotiate major account agreements, consulting agreements, purchase orders, non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions, and requests for quote/proposal with customers and vendors
Maintain a deep understanding of contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company risk tolerance
Develop strong relationships with business leaders to facilitate excellence in contractual business relationship
Prepare contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws and regulations
Interpret contracts and advise management and sales groups on contractual responsibilities, including legal as well as commercial concerns and alternatives.