About this role
<p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/27c0a91770d9ecac9ed08a9f63f401a6121aa728d77960676d754d492bcae147/static_content/8761288a654040abb2af/jobad1.png" alt="" width="748" height="128"> </p> <p> </p><p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#242424">SUMMARY</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Hangar & Large Application Doors (HLAD), a division of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems US, Inc., is seeking candidates for a Contract Negotiator / Contract Manager position. Location on site is preferable but remote work will be considered for the right candidate. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">In this position, the successful candidate will review and provide legal contract negotiation, administrative and some commercial support to ASSA ABLOY’s Hangar and Large Application company commonly referred to as Megadoor® . He or she will be an energetic person, assertive and possess either a solid background in commercial, construction and procurement law or a strong desire to learn. This person will be an integral part of the HLAD team and will work with senior level employees and executives within the organization along with interesting customers in industries such as Aerospace, Military, and multi-national contractors.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#242424">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Learn and understand HLAD's unique business, customer base and approach to satisfying its unique market</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Review contracts of all types with a focus on construction contracts</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Redline contracts of all types with a focus on construction contracts</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Be comfortable arguing a position</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Interface with high-level businesspeople within HLAD</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Take the lead in contract negotiations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Prepare amendments</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Own the contracting process from review to execution to expiry to renewal</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Handle administrative responsibility for provision of insurance certifications as well as enrolment of HLAD into OCIPs</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Other duties as may be assigned</span></li> </ul> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#242424">Education and/or Experience</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate or significant practical experience as a paralegal. Early-mid career Juris Doctor’s with relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Understanding of and familiarity with construction law</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience working with government and/or large organisations</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with and a desire to negotiate </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Willingness to make decisions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Efficiency and ability to prioritise</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.5in;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Skills and Competencies:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Honesty and integrity</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Sound judgement</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Good organizational skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Better than average communication skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to meet deadlines </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Basic computer skills</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.5in;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#242424">Work Environment/Physical Requirements</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:#242424;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with additional hours as required. </span></li> <li style="color:#242424;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Occasional remote work is permitted if approved by manager.</span></li> <li style="color:#242424;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times</span></li> <li style="color:#242424;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</span></li> <li style="color:#242424;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Must be able to access and navigate at the organization’s facility</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><strong>We are the ASSA ABLOY Group</strong><br>Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. </p> <p>As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.</p> <p>As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.</p>