Contract Specialist, Mergers and Acquisitions

Location: Remote

JOB SUMMARY

MGT is a national leader in public sector management consulting and services that delivers diverse business consulting services to a wide range of public sector groups. Celebrating its 50th year in 2024, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of public agency performance.

MGT is seeking a self-motivated, professional, and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support our Mergers and Acquisitions ("M&A") function within our Infrastructure Performance Group. The successful candidate is expected to work in a fast-paced environment while managing a large pipeline of contracts throughout their lifecycle, while simultaneously applying legal reasoning, research, and writing skills on a variety of complex tasks.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead the M&A contracting function
• Manage and track contracts from cradle to grave including drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts in accordance with MGT's contract policies and procedures
• Review M&A diligence, meet with stakeholders, present findings, partner with outside counsel and consultants to determine compliance/risk
• Drive post-acquisition combination/integration workplans
• Ensure all contracts abide by local, state, and federal laws
• Oversee contractor and vendor pipelines
• Prepare contract letters and other legal communications/notices
• Assess needs and develop new policies for the Contracts Department
• Improve filing and data control processes in accordance with compliance standards
• Monitor inbound email traffic to identify requests from internal and external customers. Triage inbound emails for required actions, urgency, and potential escalation to senior leadership
• Serve as primary point of contact for certificates of insurance requirements by both internal and external customers
• Support the administration of the contract database and filing system, using consistent standards for data entry and document storage, including the input, verification, and maintenance of accurate data
• Assist sales operations with interpretation of contractual requirements in RFPs and bid responses. Prepare responses to information requests for details to be included with RFP bid responses
• Support ad-hoc requests as identified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Three (3) or more years minimum legal experience in a corporate environment
• Knowledge of accounting/finance principles
• Strong legal research, reading, and writing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Skilled in time management and task prioritization
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with systems such as Salesforce and Conga
• Ability to exercise professional judgment to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity

MGT of America Consulting, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.