What You'll Do:

Partner with An American Aerospace Manufacturing Company's supply chain and business teams to manage the full life cycle of our vendor contracts.
Structure, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, including for services, material supply, capital equipment purchases, software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, and construction.
Advise business stakeholders on legal and commercial risks associated with all phases of our vendor relationships, from sourcing to wind down, in collaboration with IP, regulatory, finance, logistics, and other business teams.
Advise business teams on contract interpretation and managing vendor disputes.
Support the continuous improvement of standard templates, playbooks, and processes.

What you need to know:

5+ years of legal experience in technology transactions and/or complex commercial transactions at a law firm or corporate legal department.
Significant experience leading negotiations on vendor transactions with limited supervision.
Excellent contract drafting skills with an ability to find creative solutions when negotiations are at an impasse.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external business partners.
Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to offer pragmatic advice by balancing legal risk with real-world considerations.

Nice to have but not required: