Contracts Review Specialist (Bilingual),Temporary
Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works behind the scenes to support operational excellence. Our functional services teams (FSTs) provide services to 32,000 employees in over 450 locations worldwide. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger.
Your Opportunity
The Contract Reviewer (CR) works closely with Stantec's lawyers, Project Managers and project staff. The CR provides assistance and expertise in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contract terms for professional services according to Stantec policies.
This is a 12-month term assignment.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contract documents and request for proposals according to Stantec legal and other policies.
- Identifying and communicating to project staff the negotiation items and other contract issues that must be resolved between Stantec and their clients, subconsultants and contractors prior to the execution of all contracts.
- Assisting with the negotiation of contractual issues with Stantec clients when requested.
- Reviewing and analyzing contract exceptions and modifications submitted by Stantec's clients.
- Customizing standard contract forms for specific projects when necessary.
- Keeping management informed of contract negotiation status and issues.
- Entering contract information and other data into database.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Word, Excel, Outlook is required.
- The ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, at a professional level; preferably in both French and English.
- The position requires excellent proof-reading skills, keen attention to detail and ability to quickly learn new concepts.
- In addition to the above responsibilities, candidate must have a ‘can-do' philosophy and be prepared to assist with other administration tasks when necessary.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in contract work.
- Minimum educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school, with significant work experience in contracts. Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or legal formal education would be an asset.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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