Bilingual Commercial Contracts Administrator ()

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Canada seeks a Contract Manager to oversee the drafting and negotiation of service contracts. Ideal candidates are bilingual in French and English with a Bachelor of Law degree and 1-3 years experience in contract administration. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Training and development programs

Opportunities for growth

Commitment to corporate responsibility

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in commercial contract administration.
• Strong negotiation skills for specialized contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate service contracts across all divisions.
• Review RFP specifications for compliance.
• Update existing agreements as needed.
• Assist in negotiations for new contracts.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Strong writing skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Bachelor of Law degree

Job description

Overview

How youll make an impact :

In this role you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating service contracts for all Sodexo divisions in Canada analyzing legal issues and managing disputes. You will be in charge of all aspects of the contracts from the initial proposal through the entire contract lifecycle. You will learn to manage specialized contracts and work closely with more experienced team members and lawyers on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing RFP specifications to ensure compliance with Sodexo requirements.
• Providing agreement templates and drafting documents to incorporate operational and financial changes.
• Drafting and negotiating management agreements for new contracts incorporating operational and financial terms into documents aligned with Sodexo standards.
• Negotiating or assisting our operations and business development managers in contract negotiations.
• Updating existing agreements through amendments or rewrites to reflect changes in services or financial arrangements.
• Reviewing various subcontracting and supplier agreements and providing recommendations for revisions.
• Drafting various documents in accordance with Sodexo standards including but not limited to termination letters.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English both written and spoken to support pan-Canadian needs.
• Bachelor of Law degree.
• One to three years of experience in commercial contract administration.
• Ability to negotiate specialized contracts.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively.

Additional Information

• What makes Sodexo different : Working at Sodexo is more than just a job; its an opportunity to be part of something greater because we believe that our daily actions truly make an impact. You are part of a team you act with purpose and you have the opportunity to grow every day.
• You are part of something big! In addition we offer :
• A flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility and sustainability
• An award-winning employer in sustainability diversity and inclusion corporate social responsibility and more.
• Check out Sodexo's latest awards here.
• And much more!

Sodexo is committed to employment equity and diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on national origin race religion ethnicity age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other federally provincially or locally protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Key Skills

Administrative Skills, Time Management, Diplomatic Skills, Listening Skill, Languages Fluency, Organizational Skill, Pressure Management, Discipline Skills, Communication, Relationship Management, Client Services, Flexibility, IT Skill, Orderly Condition, Secretarial Skill

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1