Contract Specialist

Rogers Communications; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Communications is seeking a Contract Specialist to join their Corporate team. This role involves drafting and negotiating legal contracts, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and supporting the Consumer Major Accounts teams. Ideal candidates will have a legal background and experience in contract management, with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management or administration.
• Strong legal contract drafting knowledge.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate various legal contracts.
• Liaise with legal counsel to propose contract language.
• Support contract execution and administration.

Skills

Contract management

Legal contract drafting

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Legal degree or Law Clerk/Paralegal training

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, the Contract Specialist role will primarily support Rogers’ Consumer Major Accounts teams nationally, but may also be involved in files that extend beyond the Consumer Major Accounts teams. This role will primarily be responsible for ensuring that key legal documents are negotiated in compliance with corporate policies.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate various templated legal contracts, documents and correspondence in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Incorporate / comply with corporate legal contract management practices and processes.
• Liaise with legal counsel and approved playbooks to propose alternate contract language where required and support contract revisions.
• Maintain and update all key document templates.
• Participate in developing internal guidelines, policies and templates.
• Keep current with applicable law.
• Support contract execution and administration as required (e.g., supporting contract approval and execution process).
• Support knowledge sharing and development within the CMA team.
• Support and train the CMA team on contract management, contract execution and systems practices and processes.
• Assist with projects as required.

What You'll Have

• Experience in contract management or contract administration.
• Experience drafting and reviewing a high volume of contracts.
• Legal degree, Law Clerk or Paralegal training, or significant experience in a legal department.
• Strong legal contract drafting knowledge.
• Working independently with little supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable legal terminology, and contract language interpretation.
• Self motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word including “blackline” functionality, MS Excel).
• Strong communication skills – oral and written are essential.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with others as a team.

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)

Work Location: 855 York Mills Rd. (819), North York, ON

Travel Requirements: None

Posting Category/Function: Legal & Legal Administration

Requisition ID: 317167

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