Senior Contracting Specialist, Global Contracting Services

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike seeks a Senior Contract Specialist on the Global Contracting Services legal team, based at Nike PHK World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The role focuses on extending the team’s ability to service Global and North America business across geographies, with a strong emphasis on independent initiative and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years in contract-related roles, with excellence in drafting and managing diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a paralegal, contract specialist or similar support role in a law firm, corporate law department or large company.
• Experience drafting and managing a wide range of contract types under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently within an international organization.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Completing end-to-end contract management actions from submission through storage, with digital workflow improvements.
• Overseeing or supporting contract negotiations with vendors, teams and third parties.
• Working with enterprise contract management platform and related tools.
• Collaborating with Nike attorneys, contract specialists, paralegals and stakeholders on contracting matters.
• Project-managing initiatives and developing training materials on legal topics.

Skills

Contract management

Legal drafting

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation support

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Airtable

Contract lifecycle tools

Job description

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a Senior Contract Specialist on the OGC’s Global Contracting Services legal team, based at Nike PHK World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. You will perform a key role in extending this team’s ability to service the Global and North America business, and business teams in other geographies, and the evolution of Nike’s business model. To be successful, you must demonstrate initiative and possess excellent risk assessment and reasoning skills. The ability to work independently, track and meet deadlines, and manage multiple daily tasks is also key.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a paralegal, contract specialist or similar support role in a law firm, corporate law department or large company
• Demonstrated experience drafting and managing a wide range of contract types under tight deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to take on and organize projects in new or unfamiliar areas
• A bias for action and ability to work independently within a complex international organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels and to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Word and Excel, experience with dynamic collaboration tools such as Smartsheet and Airtable, and the ability to navigate digital contract and vendor management tools
• Strong team player with a strategic mindset and close attention to detail

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Completing end-to-end contract management actions, from submission through storage, with a focus on building efficiencies using digital workflows and innovative legal processes.
• Overseeing or supporting contract negotiations involving business teammates, vendors and other third parties, consistent with Nike policies and best practices.
• Working within Nike’s enterprise contract management platform and other digital collaboration tools relating to contract lifecycle management.
• Partnering with NIKE attorneys, contract specialists, paralegals, business stakeholders and outside counsel on a range of contracting and dealmaking matters.

• Project-managing in support of various team initiatives.
• Assisting with the development of presentations and training materials on legal topics.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will report to the Senior Manager, Global Contracting Services. You will also collaborate with cross-functional Legal and business teammates, and other support functions such as Procurement, Finance and Technology. Your work may include matters for our Jordan Brand division and Converse affiliate. You will build relationships with colleagues and other parties having a wide range of expertise, communication styles and needs.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.