Senior Counsel, Contracting - Vendor Contracting

The Senior Counsel, Contracting, Vendor is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert in Legal on contracting within the vendor space, and providing legal guidance focused on vendor transactions and agreements. Should preferably have experience drafting, advising and negotiating contract terms.

• Drafting, analyzing and negotiating complex and routine vendor contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, SOWs, SaaS agreements, supply chain agreements, facility agreements, transportation agreements, licensing and other technology agreements.
• Familiarity with facility agreements is preferred.
• Managing a contract matter throughout the process, from intake or drafting through negotiation and execution, and assisting the business in ongoing contract management and dispute resolution.
• Advising on performance issues and available contractual remedies.
• Supporting the Law Department in contract lifecycle management, template creation and the development of contracting standards applicable to the organization to achieve organization-wide consistency.
• Researching and evaluating contract management products and other legal technology tools to streamline legal processes.
• Assisting in implementing innovative legal products and procedures.
• Ensure that client contract documents flow through defined contracts management processes in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure contract terms are appropriately communicated to internal business partners. Ensure pricing and terms are captured accurately in contract management systems.
• Develop appropriate relationships and communication with internal business partners to ensure that client contracts are constructed to support Rite Aid enterprise strategy, profitability goals, and with consideration for functional operations.
• Develop and maintain appropriate contract management documents and tools, including but not limited to contract request status reports, contract summary reports, and expiration reports.
• Deliver ad hoc reports and analyses as requested. Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date contract records and audit trails as required.
• Develop and master familiarity with the information systems utilized within the Company (i.e., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, SmartSheet).
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)

Required Or Preferred

Juris Doctor

Required

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses/Certifications

Other/List/Reason

Required or Preferred

Active license to practice law (as a member in good standing) in at least one, relevant U.S. state

Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Required or Preferred

Exhibits strong leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and experience successfully working across departmental lines to implement new policies, procedures and programs

Required

Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner

Required

Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues

Required

Superior interpersonal and presentation skills, with ability to communicate (both in writing and verbally) with internal and external clients at all levels.

Required

Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Required

Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands

Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Or Preferred

Areas of Experience (Pharmacy, Compliance, E-commerce, Retail, etc)

7 years of experience in attorney in a law firm, retail company or related entity providing legal advice related to contracting

Required

5 years of experience in Familiarity with vendor/facility agreements

Preferred

5 years of experience in Corporate retail experience

Preferred

In-house retail space company experience

Preferred

The typical starting pay range for this position is between [$91,505 - $131,310], although wages can vary based on experience and geography.”