Sr. Contracts Manager - J.D. required & construction or facilities contracts.

The Sr. Contracts Manager – Corporate Services plays a critical part managing and negotiating a broad range of complex purchasing agreements that support the facilities, real estate and construction, human resources, and sales and marketing operations.  The Sr. Contracts Manager – Corporate Services will negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers/vendors to ensure compliance in the procurement of products and services for Intuitive. 

Essential Job Duties 

• Build strong relationships with key partners at different levels of the organization including legal, operations, and logistics.

• Consult on key points of law and commercial best practice, interpreting complex terms and conditions, including IP related terms and incorporate their guidance into contract terms.

• Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that establish business relationships with suppliers. 

• Analyze contracts to ensure compliance to company policy, government regulations, applicable laws, and other requirements.

• Analyze, interpret, and respond to terms presented in contracts.

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with supplier. 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience 

• Experience in negotiating key contractual terms and conditions

• Knowledge of contract management best practices and commercial contract law

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance

• Develop and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and create and reset priorities as needed

• Effective time management skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks

• Demonstrates a positive and flexible attitude

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence and persuade others

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to work extended hours as needed

Required Education and Training 

• Related Bachelor’s Degree required

• J.D. required

• Minimum 10+ years prior experience with complex contract negotiation

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant contract negotiation experience focused on construction or facilities contracts.

Working Condition

• Capacity to maintain seated for extended periods.

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Prior experience negotiating corporate services contracts. 

• Comfortable working with international contracts and cross-border transactions.