Contract Specialist

Brewer Science; Rolla (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,134 - 107,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid leave including wellness breaks

Employee stock ownership

Educational assistance program

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in semiconductor solutions is looking for a Contract Specialist in Rolla, MO. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of contracts including negotiating, drafting, and reviewing agreements. Candidates should have a Juris doctorate and 6+ years of relevant experience. This hybrid position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 6+ years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Ability to negotiate and manage complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and redline contracts.
• Analyze legal implications of customer-provided terms.
• Lead negotiation efforts on strategic agreements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Juris doctorate

6+ years related experience

Job description

Talent Acquisition and Retention Specialist at Brewer Science

Brewer Science, Inc. is a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets. We are currently seeking a purpose-driven candidate with an ownership mentality to fill an open position as a Contract Specialist. This is a hybrid position located in Rolla, MO.

Summary

The Contract Specialist is responsible for the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, from drafting and reviewing to negotiating and finalizing agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners. Responsibilities scale from coordinating and reviewing standard agreements to independently managing complex negotiations, advising on legal and regulatory risk, and shaping contracting strategy. This role ensures contracts reflect business needs, comply with legal standards, and protect the company’s interests in a highly technical and regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and redline contracts such as purchase agreements, supply contracts, and logistics/service provider agreements
• Analyze and summarize legal implications of customer-provided terms including performance guarantees, return policies, or payment timelines
• Identify and elevate non-standard terms involving limitations of liability, extended warranties, or indemnity clauses
• Proactively gather and consolidate inputs from internal stakeholders and others to support contract alignment
• Contribute to the refinement of legal templates and fallback positions for warranty terms, service levels, and liability allocation
• Streamline and update legal agreements processes and systems
• Lead redline and negotiation efforts on strategic agreements, often with global customers or vendors
• Provide guidance to internal teams regarding contractual obligations tied to guarantees, penalties, warranty enforcement, or export control clauses
• Respond directly to customer-provided agreements, coordinating with internal stakeholders to negotiate mutually acceptable terms
• Independently create legal templates and fallback positions for warranty terms, service levels, and liability allocation
• Train internal stakeholders on legal risk mitigation and contract basics
• Own the full contract review lifecycle, reporting findings to senior legal leadership

Education & Credentials

• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school and 6+ years related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

At Brewer Science, we are a Top Workplace, Certified Employee-Owned, Certified B Corp™, and GreenCircle Certified Zero Waste to Landfill. By joining Brewer Science, you will be eligible to receive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, long- and short-term disability, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
• Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave
• Employee stock ownership, 401(k), and bonus plans
• Educational assistance & employee assistance program

Compensation

Base pay for this role is between $84,134 and $107,270 annually. Base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Application Process

To apply for this position please complete the online application. This position is open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Veterans

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing and Law Practice

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