Contracts Manager

The ideal candidate will function as the primary point of accountability for the Engineered Materials, Interconnects and Packaging Division (EMIP) for contract and legal resources. Secondarily, they will work collaboratively with the AMETEK legal department as necessary. The Contracts Manager will ensure (i) that the review and negotiation of commercial and procurement agreements and other legal and contractual work for the EMIP business units are conducted in accordance with AMETEK standards, (ii) all required documentation is maintained per customer and AMETEK requirements, and (iii) serve as a general resource to EMIP business units for general contracting matters.

Major Duties:

• Review, draft, negotiate and edit commercial contracts and terms and conditions, such as Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales/Supply/Purchase Agreements, Sales Representative and Distributor Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Master Agreements, and similar.
• Work with business teams to ensure agreement terms align with key business points and risk mitigation standards.
• Understand company contracting policies and identify commercial and legal risk.
• Manage and update form documents to comply with legal and operational requirements.
• Investigate and resolve contractual issues and disputes (elevating to Law Department as appropriate).
• Assess business and legal risk and facilitate appropriate risk mitigation.
• Escalate legal and factual issues to assist in resolution of issues.
• Coordinate with Risk Management regarding contractual insurance requirements.
• Required to work with Corporate legal to ensure that all actions are consistent with Corporate legal requirements.

Education/Experience:

• Paralegal certificate from ABA approved program required or an licensed Attorney.
• 5+ years of experience drafting, editing, and negotiating commercial contracts / terms and conditions.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Medical and or Aerospace and Defense industry experience is required.
• Experience with Export Control Regulations a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) desirable but not required.
• This role can be full or part-time.