What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator- REMOTE position at Ryder System?
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Summary
The Contract Administrator position will provide support, counsel and advice to the Legal Department including drafting and negotiating customer contracts, advising operations group on all types of substantive commercial matters, managing commercial disputes and regulatory compliance.
** REMOTE work from HOME**
Essential Functions
Primary responsibility will be preparing, reviewing and negotiating various commercial and transactional agreements as well as working collaboratively with internal clients in North America on a variety of legal matters.
Expected to provide support to and collaborate with the following teams within the organization: Procurement, Operations, Marketing, Real Estate and IT.
Responsible for identifying risks and proposing alternative structures to mitigate risks involved in transactions and contracts.
Position may involve some management of commercial disputes including interaction with outside counsel.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Sound judgment and effective negotiating skills
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Able to distill complex information and communicate advice clearly
Ability to balance competing priorities and a high volume of work with tight deadlines
Proven background identifying and understanding legal issues, assessing and managing business and legal risks
Able to take a balanced viewpoint when making decisions on risk and reward
Ability to push back with internal clients while maintaining a solid long-term relationship
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Four (4) years or more legal experience required
Four (4) years or more corporate and commercial experience required
Four (4) years or more experience with commercial contracts, drafting contacts and letters, litigations and other dispute resolution matters as well as regulatory and compliance issues required
Two (2) years or more in-house experience supporting company operations preferred
Preference for experience Logistics industry, Supply Chain Management, or other related field/experience.
DOT Regulated: No
Applicants from California, Colorado, New York, New Jersey and Washington:
Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market
data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or
certifications, etc. The salary for this position ranges from $80K to $100K
Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical,
prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
Job Category: Legal
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Salary : $80,000 - $100,000