Aramark

Legal Counsel – Contracts

Aramark

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including services, supplier, consulting, GPO membership, and other third-party agreements;
  • Review and assist the business in preparing contractual modifications; draft memoranda, and other correspondence relating to the procurement function;
  • Analyze and draft contractual requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, strategic initiatives of the enterprise and business unit needs;
  • Identify and provide advice about commercial contractual risks and issues;
  • Balance legal advice and strategic business advice appropriately.
  • Work directly with internal sales, strategic sourcing, financial, and account management personnel;
  • Negotiate directly with external parties;
  • Prepare and disseminate updates and analyses regarding contracting status, compliance and modifications

Requirements

  • J.D. required
  • 1-3 years of relevant legal experience
  • Attention to detail and exceptional organization skills, with persistence and professionalism
  • Ability to work and think independently, possessing sound problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Exceptional drafting skills with strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
  • Fully proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook; proficiency in ARIBA and Smartsheet a plus.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
  • retirement savings plans like 401(k)
  • paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationcontract draftingcompliance analysisrisk assessmentlegal researchproblem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsstrategic advice
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent thinkingprofessionalismpersistence
Certifications
J.D.