Corporate Attorney
Ahern
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Appleton • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Join our Legal team, where you’ll play a key role in safeguarding our business operations through contract management and strategic legal support
- Review and negotiate a wide range of documents, including contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and NDAs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with Ahern’s procedures and standards
- Serve as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, resolving questions and issues related to contract language negotiations, approvals, and insurance requirements
- Prepare and negotiate vendor agreements and major equipment purchase orders
- Maintain organized records within our contract management system to support transparency and operational efficiency
- Collaborate closely with the General Counsel to assist with general liability claims, change order correspondence, and job dispute resolution
- Supervise Ahern’s Bids and Contracts Administrator that will support you in reviewing contracts with previously negotiated terms
Requirements
- A law degree and admission to practice in Wisconsin (or eligibility for admission by reciprocity)
- At least two years of experience, with a primary focus on contract negotiation and drafting, ideally in construction, manufacturing, or a corporate environment
- Experience reviewing and negotiating contract language
- Working knowledge of insurance certificates and coverages
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam markup software
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, whether in person, over the phone, or via email
- Attention to detail and strong reading comprehension
- Ability to manage a large number of diverse tasks and deadlines with confidence and independence
Benefits
- Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide
- Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs
- Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off
- Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave
- Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family
- Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
contract negotiationcontract draftingdocument reviewinsurance knowledgelegal compliancevendor agreementspurchase ordersgeneral liability claimschange order correspondencedispute resolution
Soft skills
customer servicecommunicationattention to detailreading comprehensiontask managementindependenceorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementcollaboration
Certifications
law degreeadmission to practice in Wisconsin