Contracts Manager - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

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Provide guidance on commercial products and services agreements, supplier and sourcing contracts, proposals, distribution, and agency agreements.

Draft, review, analyze, modify, and negotiate various types of vendor and customer agreements including those related to materials, finished products, and services. Examples include Master Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, Software License Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and the like.

Act as primary Legal point of contact for internal clients regarding contract issues and contract interpretation, including providing guidance on commonly requested revisions to non-standard terms, and responding to general contract questions.

Assist with the development of processes and practices that standardize and streamline the contracting process including the enterprise-wide contract management system.

Support contract management system training, guidance and education of internal clients, business partners, and fellow legal department team members.

Assist with various complex and/or sensitive projects, as assigned.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain documentation related to third-party intermediary compliance for assigned businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years prior in-house experience as a contracts manager or similar role.
• Self-starter, willing to take initiative and lead projects.
• Able to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to balance business needs with legal risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with particular emphasis on client communication and interaction.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Effective communicator, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues.
• Possess strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to handle high volume and balance competing demands.
• Good judgment, a high level of professional integrity and the discretion, tact, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior public company in-house or paralegal experience a plus.
• Adept at software and systems.
• A Juris Doctorate would be considered.

What Will Help You Thrive

• Leverage your Bachelor’s degree and minimum of seven to ten years of in-house contracts management experience.
• Lead projects and initiatives with a self-starter attitude.
• Work independently and within a team environment.
• Balance business needs with legal risks effectively.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, coworkers, and colleagues.
• Negotiate effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Show good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Company Information

Hubbell Incorporated is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and utility solutions. The company operates in two segments: Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES).

Hubbell is committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for its employees. The company is headquartered in Shelton, CT, and operates globally.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.