Job Summary:The successful Corporate Counsel candidate will be responsible for review, negotiation, and documentation of contract matters related to Compass Group USA, Inc. and its affiliates, with an emphasis on vending, coffee, commissary and food services. Candidate to be based in Charlotte, NC.
Responsibilities:- Draft, negotiate and assist in the review of a broad range of commercial agreements including Master Service Agreements and RFPs.
- Implement contract strategies that optimize terms and conditions, reduce risk, and ensure favorable financial and operational outcomes.
- Work closely with legal teams for other lines of business, finance, and business development teams to ensure contracts support organizational goals and mitigate risks.
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors, partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth contract execution and address issues as they arise.
- Provide sound legal advice and counsel to Managing Legal Counsel and to internal clients on strategies, actions and decisions related to all commercial transactions.
- Ability to manage assignments independently, communicate proactively with supervising counsel, and deliver complete, accurate work within agreed upon timelines.
Qualifications:- 7+ years of experience as a contracts attorney, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm with a focus on corporate law.
- Bachelors and Juris Doctor Degrees required, as well as a state bar license.
- Business background and/or international law background is a plus.
- Familiarity with the food service or distribution industry.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Practical business-oriented approach and can-do attitude.
- Excellent problem-solving and strong organizational, presentation, analytical and drafting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions.
- Successful candidate must be a self-starter and able to identify and analyze diverse contractual issues and effectively communicate conclusions to business management.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Apply to Compass Group today!Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: Compass Corporate
Alexis Ditaway
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