Contracts Counsel

This Contracts Counsel at Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.’s is a critical member of the Legal Department. The successful candidate will review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including construction and vendor contracts, in accordance with Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.’s standard legal positions that minimize financial, performance, operational, regulatory, reputational, and technology-related risks. The successful candidate will also provide guidance on standard operating procedures and change management related to contract best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as Contracts Counsel advising business partners on legal risk associated with proposed transactions while managing an active workload of commercial contract negotiations
• Consults with business and functional colleagues to draft and negotiate a variety of standard and non-standard contracts, and other legal documents related to the procurement of goods and services in accordance with business needs
• Confers with other members of the Legal Department and subject matter experts, as needed, to ensure contracts comply with internal policies
• Advises on contracting policy and process standards in response to internal (e.g., supply chain, vendor management, audit, IT, etc.) and external inquiries (e.g., customer contracts, POs, etc.), as appropriate
• Communicates status of contract negotiations and reviews to clients and other members of the Legal Department
• Maintains contract management database, as required. Performs other duties, as assigned
• Experience working with or in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work independently/without much oversight
• High-quality work product
• The successful candidate will oversee Cornerstone Building Brands “Contract Center of Excellence” and have responsibility for all aspects of the contract lifecycle (intake, review, engagement with business stakeholders, etc.)

Required:

• 6+ years’ experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiations required
• Juris Doctor and admission to at least one active US State Bar (in good standing) required

Preferred Skills:

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (construction contracts experience strongly preferred)
• Identify opportunities and strategies for process improvement and risk control; collaborate with and influence teams on operational processes and initiatives; provide training and guidance to groups across different functions; assess technology initiatives and assist with integration and adoption
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
• A goal-oriented leader with the ability to influence and drive change in a fast-paced, complex organization, including the ability to interface at multiple levels of the organization
• Willingness to take on additional tasks and projects outside of core areas of expertise

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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