Legal Contracts Administrator

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Mental health coverage

Family building benefits

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is seeking a skilled Legal Contracts Administrator to join our Legal Team. This fully remote role can be based in the United States and focuses on drafting, negotiating, and managing major customer and vendor agreements.

You will support policy compliance, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and leadership. The position emphasizes experience in contract management solutions, strong communication, and project management skills to balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent work experience.
• Five+ years of experience negotiating and drafting contracts in a commercial environment.
• Experience with contract management solutions and implementing changes.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise, draft, and negotiate major account agreements, consulting agreements, purchase orders, NDAs, terms & conditions, and RFQs with customers and vendors.
• Maintain and apply contract templates, policy, risk, and tolerance to ensure compliance.
• Advise management and sales teams on contractual responsibilities and commercial considerations.
• Prepare contracts for internal review and approval and ensure compliance with laws and company policies.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication

Legal risk assessment

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

iCertis

Job description

Job Posting:Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce.Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.Ferguson is looking for a skilled Legal Contracts Administrator to join our Legal Team. Ferguson raises the bar for industry standards as the top-rated wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies in addition to spanning across other key businesses, including HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial. Join us for this exciting opportunity!Location and Hours:This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based in the United States.Responsibilities:Review, revise, draft, and negotiate major account agreements, consulting agreements, purchase orders, non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions, and requests for quote/proposal with customers and vendorsMaintain a deep understanding of contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company risk toleranceDevelop strong relationships with business leaders to facilitate excellence in contractual business relationshipPrepare contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws and regulationsInterpret contracts and advise management and sales groups on contractual responsibilities, including legal as well as commercial concerns and alternatives.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent work experienceMinimum of five years of experience in negotiating and drafting contracts in a commercial environment.Excellent communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.Experience in contract management solutions, implementations, and rollouts.Experience using Contract Management solutions, iCertis experience a plus.Experience implementing change management strategies to achieve organizational goals.Experience in championing, coordinating and managing change management activities with key stakeholders.Ability to operate changes on your own and as part of a group.A strong ability to communicate concisely with a wide audience and the proven ability to engage, influence, and align key partners.Demonstrated project management skills coupled with creativity and resourcefulness.Experience working with legal technology solutions.Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and time management, including the ability to balance multiple tasks and manage deadlines with accuracy.At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!#LI-Remote-Pay Range:-Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.-$4,799.70 - $7,791.30-Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.-This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.-Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.-The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information