Construction Contracts Negotiation Specialist

Fujitec America; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujitec America is seeking a Contracts Attorney to review, revise, and negotiate commercial contracts for elevator installation, modernization, and maintenance projects. This role requires independent judgment and the ability to balance business interests.

You will serve as a liaison between Fujitec and contractors, resolve disputes, draft standard terms, explain contract terminology plainly, and manage COI requests and lien considerations. Some travel and passport renewal may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting and business or contract law required.
• Minimum 3 years in construction contract analysis and administration.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory MVR.
• Valid passport and ability to travel abroad.
• Local Travel Expectations: 5%.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise, and negotiate commercial contracts for elevator installation, modernization, and maintenance services.
• Prepare amendments, incorporating business decisions and judgments into language satisfactory to protect Fujitec America’s interests.
• Act as the go-between for Fujitec and contractors to align expectations and resolve issues.
• Provide conflict resolution services for both parties and resolve disputes quickly.
• Draft terms and conditions for standard company contracts.
• Explain contract terminology to clients in plain language.
• Review lien waivers and advise on filing liens against customer property for nonpayment.
• Negotiate contract terms and interpretations with concentration and business judgment.
• Provide legal training to the sales team and support client relations.
• Analyze impact of contract changes and related liability before presenting closing options.
• Coordinate COI requests with insurance brokers to procure appropriate COI per contract.
• Prepare Tealbook diversity spend reports for Fujitec customers.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical Professional Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting and business or contract law

Job description

Fujitec America is seeking a Contracts Attorney to review, revise, and negotiate commercial contracts for elevator installation, modernization, and maintenance projects. This role requires independent judgment and the ability to balance business interests.

You will serve as a liaison between Fujitec and contractors, resolve disputes, draft standard terms, explain contract terminology plainly, and manage COI requests and lien considerations. Some travel and passport renewal may be required.