Contract Specialist at T.Y. Lin International
Orlando, FL 32801
About the Job
T.Y. Lin International Group Ltd. is looking for a highly-talented and experienced Contract Specialist to join its growing Legal, Compliance and Risk Management Department. A minimum of at least 5 years’ experience as a contracts specialist in-house at an engineering, architecture or consulting services company where a wide variety of contract terms can be at issue is essential. While the primary job responsibility is negotiation & transactional support, you will form part of a new and growing team of professionals within a Legal, Compliance and Risk Management Department supporting multiple affiliated internal clients. This position can be based in Orlando or Miami, FL, Chicago, IL, Rockaway, NJ or St. Louis, MO.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements, with a primary focus on professional services agreements.
- Assist internal clients with matters relating to our standard contract templates and agreements already in place with external clients.
- Regularly contribute to and refine the company’s templates, playbooks, and guidance documents.
- Support department-wide efforts to organize, manage, and archive contracts and agreement templates.
- Participate in special projects to develop, implement, and enhance processes and policies.
- Assist in the development of negotiation strategies.
- Manage and conduct negotiations on a non-confrontational basis.
- Ensure standard contracts practices are utilized across the company with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Assist in driving compliance in day-to-day activities.
- Bachelor degree (BS/BA)
- Minimum of 5 years of Contract Specialist experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating engineering, architecture, consulting, or professional services agreements.
- Fluent in Spanish, native speaker is preferred.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
- Project management experience with special projects
- Experience managing contract volumes and contract flow
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.
- Able to work remotely.
- Ability to analyze situations, identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Lead complex negotiations when needed.
- Team player with a sense of humor.
- Desire to be a part of building an exciting global organization.
T.Y. Lin International is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.