Contract Analyst II

Jackson; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson is seeking a Contracts Specialist to review and draft contracts, advise internal teams on contractual matters, and ensure policy compliance. You will assist in interpreting statutes and supporting Procure-to-Pay processes, with back-up support for the contracting module.

The role involves contributing to general corporate projects and other duties as assigned. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of contracting or contract law experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 2+ years of contracting or contract law experience is required.
• Ability to review and draft contracts and advise on contractual matters.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the contracts review process, including drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Advises business personnel and legal colleagues on contractual matters.
• Supports compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Assists with reviewing statutes/regulations and their impact.
• Supports Procure-to-Pay processes and contract modules.
• Provides back-up support on the contracting module.
• Contributes to General Corporate projects as requested.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Confidentiality

Legal concerns articulation

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitates the contracts review process, including reviewing and drafting contracts, providing advice, participating in contract negotiations, and coordinating contract review by attorneys and other members of the Contract team.
• Routinely reviews and provides advice to business personnel and legal colleagues regarding contractual matters, including interpretation inquiries.
• Supports and promotes compliance of internal policies and procedures surrounding the contracting process. Assists with creating, updating, and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure that the Company is operating in compliance with regulations.
• Assists in reviewing new statutes and regulations, interpreting changes, and determining the potential effect on the organization’s contracts.
• Supports and promotes the Procure-to-Pay process, including but not limited to utilizing the Purchasing and Legal contracting modules.
• Provides back-up support on the contracting module, which is used to manage contracts for the team.
• Assists in other general corporate projects within the General Corporate unit as requested.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written (drafting) communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, colleagues, and internal and external contacts.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions quickly, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Ability to articulate legal concerns and principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in contracting or contract law required.

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.