Contracts Representative

In the role, you will be a key partner to business development and project teams. You will be responsible for handling a wide range of moderate to complex legal contracts and legal tasks, including administrative and executive support-related tasks. You will also review, negotiate, and maintain agreements, records, and litigation/claim reports and recognize potential problems and address them.

This is an in-house counsel opportunity for a JD-degree attorney to support contract negotiations, corporate matters, and management across our organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating Customer Agreements, which include service, conceptual design, design, architecture, engineering, design-build, construction management, and construction management at risk agreements
• Drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating a variety of other contracts including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Subcontracts
• Researching and staying up to date with changes to legislation, laws, statutes, rules, and regulations affecting the corporate and construction industry
• Maintaining corporate records, including officers' and directors' lists
• Maintaining a litigation/claims status report, including any due dates for action items
• Maintaining ITAR/EAR documentation and registration
• Maintaining corporate seals as necessary
• Compiling data and information necessary to maintain company licenses
• High level of coordination for setting priorities, complex tasks, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Compiling data and/or performing research for reports and materials for publications and presentations for executives and/or company
• Reading and analyzing incoming notices, memos, and reports to determine the significance and distribution
• Setting up and coordinating meetings and high-level conference calls and develop agendas as needed
• May be responsible for independent projects in addition to routine support duties, as necessary
• May need to travel, including for various assignments and negotiations
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate required
• Oklahoma Bar License (or another Bar License)
• 0 to 5 years of experience preferred

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Knowledge of contractual and legal concepts
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and redlining in Microsoft Word
• Experience or familiarity with construction industry and terminology
• Understanding of commercial and corporate law
• Familiarity and knowledge of AIA and DBIA contracts (preferred)
• Ability to work with all levels of management and maintain strong professional relationships
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to keep confidential information
• Knowledge of federal and commercial contracting regulations (preferred)
• Ability to provide, as well as carry out, detailed verbal and written instructions independently
• Willingness to collaborate with others to accomplish organizational goals; identify and resolve problems
• Logical or rational thinking to solve problems; make decisions based on personal judgement

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

#LI-Assoc

#LI-Onsite

#LI-LM1