Remote Contracts & Legal Strategy Leader

Celestica; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 139,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, a global technology leader, seeks a collaborative legal professional to oversee the contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to issue management and renewal. You will mitigate risks and maximize profitability while ensuring compliance across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.

This remote role supports U.S. commercial and government contracts, NDAs, and licenses, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of applicable experience in commercial contract law and U.S. contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. government compliance systems (CAS, DFARS Business Systems, etc.).
• Experience providing contract direction to business segments and manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage commercial and U.S. Government agreements, NDAs, and related legal documents.
• Provide contractual guidance to business segments with input from functional departments (Supply Chain, Finance, Ops).
• Collaborate with customer account teams and counsel to interpret legal advice into business guidance.
• Balance customer needs with Celestica’s risk management and profitability interests.
• Integrate Celestica's contracts management best practices globally.
• Contribute to Corporate Contracts policy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Remote work

Attention to detail

U.S. government contracting

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. or LLB

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Celestica, a global technology leader, seeks a collaborative legal professional to oversee the contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to issue management and renewal. You will mitigate risks and maximize profitability while ensuring compliance across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.

This remote role supports U.S. commercial and government contracts, NDAs, and licenses, with travel as needed.