Legal Counsel

Aramark is seeking a Counsel at their office to support the Supply Chain Management and Group Purchasing Organization team. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of vendor and third-party contracts while ensuring compliance with company policies and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including services, supplier, consulting, GPO membership, and other third-party agreements
• Review and assist the business in preparing contractual modifications; draft memoranda, and other correspondence relating to the procurement function
• Analyze and draft contractual requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, strategic initiatives of the enterprise and business unit needs
• Identify and provide advice about commercial contractual risks and issues
• Balance legal advice and strategic business advice appropriately. Work directly with internal sales, strategic sourcing, financial, and account management personnel
• Negotiate directly with external parties
• Prepare and disseminate updates and analyses regarding contracting status, compliance and modifications
• Demonstrate confidence in work product and seeks guidance on specific sophisticated issues; and
• Other duties as may be requested by Aramark Legal

Skills

• J.D. required
• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience
• Attention to detail and exceptional organization skills, with persistence and professionalism
• Ability to work and think independently, possessing sound problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain professional and positive demeanor with internal clients, clients of our company, suppliers, vendors, senior management, and outside counsel in all circumstances
• Responsive and client-service focused
• Willingly accepts additional responsibility, challenging tasks, and/or projects
• Exceptional drafting skills with strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Fully proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook; proficiency in ARIBA and Smartsheet a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• Paid days off such as parental leave
• Disability coverage

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