Contract and Claims Professional

Siemens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, California seeks a Contract and Claims Professional to support Rolling Stock contracts and procurement. You will advise on, negotiate, and draft supplier contracts, manage claims, and resolve contract issues across public procurements and project execution.

The role requires a law degree or equivalent experience in contract management, with strong drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with partners and public

Qualifications

• Law degree admitted to practice in the U.S. or foreign jurisdiction, and/or contract management experience.
• Experience preparing and defending claims against customers and suppliers.
• Excellent claim drafting and defense skills are necessary.
• Identifying risks and opportunities in contracts.
• Ability to deliver high-quality contract advice and meet defined timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, and resolve diverse matters with customers, partners, and suppliers.
• Identify and guide the project team to successfully assert and avert claims.
• Identify and assess contractual risks, opportunities, and requirements, and communicate the same.
• Cooperate with the project management team to define the contract/legal strategy for projects.
• Consult with management and draft official correspondence towards public owners and suppliers in a timely, clear, and professional manner.
• Defend against external claims from customers, partners, and suppliers through the presentation of exonerative facts and documentation.
• Prepare for and participate in claim negotiations as well as pre-litigation matters, together with project management.
• Conduct legal research and writing.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Risk identification

Communication

Education

Law degree (admitted to practice)

Commercial project management

Job description

As a leader in transport solutions for more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating our portfolio in our core areas of Rolling Stock, Rail Infrastructure, and related Customer Services. With digitalization, we are enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire life cycle, improve passenger experience, and guarantee availability.

Siemens Mobility in the United States is in the middle of a technological revolution. We are a partner to public agencies and companies in furnishing infrastructure technology that meets tomorrow’s mobility needs today.

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives and every voice matters.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Contract and Claims Professional to join and support the Rolling Stock business in Sacramento, California. Ideally, you will know about government procurement and contracts, negotiate and manage a variety of contract types, be able to manage and resolve contract matters, and support procurement by advising on, negotiating, and drafting supplier contracts. You will have demonstrated leadership, technical, organizational, and communication skills. We operate in a highly regulated industry, and familiarity with federal regulations in respect of DOT, FRA, and FTA is a plus.

We are responsible for the strategic management of contracts as well as claims and disputes that may arise in connection with those contracts. As part of our team, you will provide contract and claim advice during public procurements and contract negotiations, as well as throughout project execution, including the ability to draft claims, position papers, and other legal documents. The ability to efficiently and practically explain contract topics to our business partners and drive potential issues to a consensus decision is essential.

Preferred Experience

• Law degree (admitted to practice in a U.S. or foreign jurisdiction) and/or commercial project management experience, and/or contract management experience


• Experience preparing and defending claims against/from customers and suppliers


• Excellent claim drafting and defense skills are necessary to effectively perform the job requirements


• Validated experience identifying risks and opportunities


• Ability to deliver high-quality contract advice and draft related correspondence within defined timeframes and simultaneously handle ongoing assignments

Detailed Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, and resolve diverse matters with customers, partners, and suppliers


• Identify and guide the project team to successfully assert and avert claims


• Identify and assess the contractual risks, opportunities, and requirements, and communicate the same


• Cooperate with the project management team to define the contract/legal strategy for projects


• Consult with management and draft official correspondence towards public owners and suppliers in a timely, clear, and professional manner


• Defend against external claims from customers, partners, and suppliers through the presentation of relevant exonerative facts and documentation


• Prepare for and participate in claim negotiations as well as pre-litigation matters, together with project management


• Conduct legal research and writing

We seek to hire top talent and provide them with opportunities to do interesting and multifaceted work. Siemens is an excellent place to have a career in an innovative environment. If you're interested in becoming a Contract Manager with Siemens Mobility, we'll provide you with the support to make your job rewarding!

$146,472 $198,288 15%