Legal Contracts Administrator

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Mental Health Coverage

Gender affirming benefits

Family building benefits

Paid parental leave

Associate discounts

Community involvement opportunities

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 you will draft, negotiate, and manage major account agreements, NDAs, terms, and requests for quotes with customers and vendors.

You will rely on contract templates and policies, advise sales and management on contractual obligations, and ensure compliance with laws and company risk tolerance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in negotiating and drafting contracts in a commercial environment.
• Experience using Contract Management solutions; iCertis experience is a plus.
• Experience implementing change management strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong communication and ability to influence key partners.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise, draft, and negotiate major account agreements, purchasing orders, NDAs, terms and conditions, and RFQs with customers and vendors.
• Maintain templates and understand policy, risk, and tolerance.
• Advise management and sales on contractual responsibilities and alternatives.
• Prepare contracts for internal review and ensure compliance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Communication

Change management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

iCertis

Contract management software

Job description

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 vendors.
• Maintain a deep understanding of contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company risk tolerance.
• Develop strong relationships with business leaders to facilitate excellence in contractual business relationship.
• Prepare contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Interpret 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 experience.
• Minimum 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.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Mental Health Coverage
• Gender affirming benefits
• Family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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

Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind. Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.