Contract Analyst at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Contract Analyst in Boston or Foxboro or Andover, MA to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", and by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality". In this opportunity you will join a supportive environment where you'll have lots of resources and a tenured team in a highly evolving and highly relevant field. The department is collaborative, has flexibility, and is mindful of a work-life balance.

Position Summary

• Responsibilities in this role will include: drafting, analyzing and negotiating commercial sales contracts of varying scope and complexity; working directly with internal stakeholders and clients, as well as Schneider Electric customers and partners, to negotiate and finalize sales contracts; support of contract administration and contract lifecycle management (CLM) operation; and other administrative tasks and project in support of the Legal Department


• As a contract analyst, you will be responsible for the substantive review of business contracts to ensure that the terms are clear and consistent with SE's standard contracting practices


• Your duties will include, among other things, negotiating terms and conditions on Schneider Electric's behalf with counterparties, analyzing contract language to understand the business and legal implications, drafting and revising new and amended contracts, and presenting contractual arrangements to senior management for approval.


• You will operate as a key partner to provide high quality service and strategic support and advice to the business


• This role will also involve supporting in-house counsel on commercial dispute resolution and related administrative tasks, such as coordinating and attending internal meetings with relevant stakeholders, preparing correspondence and other documents, and general research and support activities at the direction of supervising counsel


• To support Schneider Electric's North America Legal team by providing expertise in the areas of commercial contracting, contract administration, legal department technology platform administration and operations

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drafting, analyzing and negotiating commercial contracts of varying scope and complexity


• Working directly with internal clients, as well as with Schneider Electric customers and partners, to negotiate and finalize contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and additional contractual negotiation as needed


• Supporting supervising counsel on contract negotiations as well as commercial dispute resolution


• Supporting enterprise Legal Department initiatives, at the direction of the General Counsel, in implementing and operating legal technology platforms; invoicing, legal department analytics and reporting; and other opportunities and initiatives supporting the growth and digital transformation of the Legal Department


• Managing demand by working closely with Legal Department leaders to prioritize programs and projects based on business needs, Legal Department needs, resource capacity, risk exposure and interdependencies


• Maintaining clear overview and timely updates of project timelines (charts, spreadsheets, etc.) and progress using task management tools

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
Qualifications

• At least 2+ years in commercial contracting, contract negotiation, and contract administration in a corporate legal department


• Must be proficient in Office 365 suite of applications

Skills & Abilities

• Are able to identify & analyze critical business and legal issues & apply expertise to deliver solutions


• Have confidence, strong interpersonal skills, customer focused, commercially minded, highly organized & able to work effectively in global teams


• Are able to work proactively and independently manage workload


• Have strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, integrity mindset, high-energy, can-do attitude, tenacity, team spirit, proactive, collaborative, strong communication skills in multi-cultural environment


• Have the ability to build networks and strategic alliances with stakeholders and peers, ability to translate complex legal advice into clear and actionable guidance for operational teams

Preferences

• Certified paralegal training/experience


• Law firm experience will be considered but is not required


• Have prior experience supporting digital/IT, energy management, and automation business units


• Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, Tableau, Legal Tracker, and CLM applications

Benefits

• Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more.

Who will you report to?

• Directly to the Assistant General Counsel. Hierarchically to the Regional Legal Team and functionally to the Procurement Lead for Data Privacy and Protection.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Schedule: Full-time

Req: 2024-68329

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Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Contract Analyst in Boston or Foxboro or Andover, MA to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", and by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality". In this opportunity you will join a supportive environment where you'll have lots of resources and a tenured team in a highly evolving and highly relevant field. The department is collaborative, has flexibility, and is mindful of a work-life balance.

Position Summary

• Responsibilities in this role will include: drafting, analyzing and negotiating commercial sales contracts of varying scope and complexity; working directly with internal stakeholders and clients, as well as Schneider Electric customers and partners, to negotiate and finalize sales contracts; support of contract administration and contract lifecycle management (CLM) operation; and other administrative tasks and project in support of the Legal Department


• As a contract analyst, you will be responsible for the substantive review of business contracts to ensure that the terms are clear and consistent with SE's standard contracting practices


• Your duties will include, among other things, negotiating terms and conditions on Schneider Electric's behalf with counterparties, analyzing contract language to understand the business and legal implications, drafting and revising new and amended contracts, and presenting contractual arrangements to senior management for approval.


• You will operate as a key partner to provide high quality service and strategic support and advice to the business


• This role will also involve supporting in-house counsel on commercial dispute resolution and related administrative tasks, such as coordinating and attending internal meetings with relevant stakeholders, preparing correspondence and other documents, and general research and support activities at the direction of supervising counsel


• To support Schneider Electric's North America Legal team by providing expertise in the areas of commercial contracting, contract administration, legal department technology platform administration and operations

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drafting, analyzing and negotiating commercial contracts of varying scope and complexity


• Working directly with internal clients, as well as with Schneider Electric customers and partners, to negotiate and finalize contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and additional contractual negotiation as needed


• Supporting supervising counsel on contract negotiations as well as commercial dispute resolution


• Supporting enterprise Legal Department initiatives, at the direction of the General Counsel, in implementing and operating legal technology platforms; invoicing, legal department analytics and reporting; and other opportunities and initiatives supporting the growth and digital transformation of the Legal Department


• Managing demand by working closely with Legal Department leaders to prioritize programs and projects based on business needs, Legal Department needs, resource capacity, risk exposure and interdependencies


• Maintaining clear overview and timely updates of project timelines (charts, spreadsheets, etc.) and progress using task management tools

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