Contract Review Specialist

It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Contract Review Specialist is responsible for working with Peterson’s in-house counsel to review a variety of legal documents, including customer contracts, in a timely manner. This position also recommends changes to legal documents when necessary, including changes to payment terms, indemnification, limitation of liability, and damages, to operational staff. The ideal candidate will have robust relevant experience and should display effective collaboration in a busy, team-oriented environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review customer contracts for Peterson Entities (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts) including the following types:

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales Agreements, Purchase Orders, Consulting Agreements, Master Sales Agreements, Rental Agreements, Service Agreements.

  • Dealer / Distribution Agreements (resellers, agents, joint marketing etc.)

  • Commercial and Public (Federal, State and Local Municipalities) Contracting (including Bids)

• Timely review customer contract terms and conditions and where necessary, recommend changes, including changes to payment terms, indemnification, insurance requirements, limitation of liability, warranty and guarantee language, and damages.

• Work closely with various Peterson sales/internal teams and customers to address differences, responding quickly and in a professional manner, and as necessary engaging insurance brokers/carriers, lawyers, and other necessary risk management service providers.

• Provide redlined recommendations and as needed, negotiate directly with customer until consensus has been reached.

• Ability to multi-task in a busy, team-oriented environment.

• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of correspondence regarding contract negotiations, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all contracts.

• Provide guidance on contracting practices and procedures and other contract matters to project managers or other operational staff.

• Work to ensure adherence to broader risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies, export controls etc., and understand / evaluate economic impact of terms and term options.

• Conduct annual internal seminars to educate sales staff.

• Manage bonding requests with sales team and insurance broker.

• Manage customer compliance portal requirements.

• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college in a related field such as Business, associate degree from a fully accredited college in Paralegal Studies/ Certificate of Completion from an ABA-approved Paralegal Certification Program of education and training, or Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school; and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in contract review and/or administration, preferably in a construction or heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

The pay range for this position is:

San Leandro, CA: $102,000-125,000 annually

Hillsboro, OR: $91,000 - 110,000 annually

We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary. 

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Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.