Job Description

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for an experienced Contract Review Specialist at our Hillsboro, OR location. The Contract Review Specialist is responsible for working with Peterson’s in-house counsel to review a variety of legal documents, including customer contracts, in a timely manner. This position also recommends changes to legal documents when necessary, including changes to payment terms, indemnification, limitation of liability, and damages, to operational staff. The ideal candidate will have robust relevant experience and should display effective collaboration in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Job functions include the following:

• Review customer contracts for Peterson Entities (various: including formal, short form, and annual contracts) including the following types:
• Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales Agreements, Purchase Orders, Consulting Agreements, Master Sales Agreements, Rental Agreements, Service Agreements.
• Dealer / Distribution Agreements (resellers, agents, joint marketing etc.)
• Commercial and Public (Federal, State and Local Municipalities) Contracting (including Bids)
• Timely review customer contract terms and conditions and where necessary, recommend changes, including changes to payment terms, indemnification, insurance requirements, limitation of liability, warranty and guarantee language, and damages.
• Work closely with various Peterson sales/internal teams and customers to address differences, responding quickly and in a professional manner, and as necessary engaging insurance brokers/carriers, lawyers, and other necessary risk management service providers.
• Provide redlined recommendations and as needed, negotiate directly with customer until consensus has been reached.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of correspondence regarding contract negotiations, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all contracts.
• Provide guidance on contracting practices and procedures and other contract matters to project managers or other operational staff.
• Work to ensure adherence to broader risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies, export controls etc., and understand / evaluate economic impact of terms and term options.
• Conduct annual internal seminars to educate sales staff.
• Manage bonding requests with sales team and insurance broker.
• Manage customer compliance portal requirements.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college in a related field such as Business and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in contract review and/or administration, preferably in a construction or heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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