Remote Contracts & Legal Director

Celestica; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a collaborative legal professional to oversee the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to issue management and expiration. You will mitigate risks across commercial agreements to maximize profitability, working with Sales, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in complex commercial contracts, government-related work, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to work remotely within a global team.

Qualifications

• Ten years of applicable experience in commercial contract law and U.S. government contracting.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and NDA terms.
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR and related compliance.
• Analytical mindset for risk assessment and mitigation in contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage commercial and U.S. Government agreements and NDAs.
• Provide contractual guidance to business segments and sites with input from functional departments.
• Interpret legal advice and translate it into business guidance.
• Balance customer needs with Celestica’s risk and profitability interests.
• Integrate contract management best practices across Celestica globally.
• Contribute to Corporate Contracts policy adoption.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulations including FAR/DFARS/EAR/ITAR.
• Evaluate divergent interests of Celestica and customers.
• Make decisions balancing customer responsiveness with protections for Celestica.

Skills

Contract negotiation

U.S. government law

Regulatory compliance

Risk analysis

Communication

Education

J.D. or LLB

Job description

Celestica is seeking a collaborative legal professional to oversee the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to issue management and expiration. You will mitigate risks across commercial agreements to maximize profitability, working with Sales, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in complex commercial contracts, government-related work, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to work remotely within a global team.