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Provide support and analysis to attorneys, Procurement, and other business professionals on commercial contracts for a fortune 200 company with some of the most iconic brands! Have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree? Have six or more years of legal or paralegal experience in contract law? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are currently seeking a Manager, Contract Law to join our team in Richmond, VA. or we are open to remote work arrangements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements with outside vendors and suppliers, with support from in-house counsel.
• Review commercial agreements provided by outside vendors and suppliers and incorporate corporate policies and contract requirements into those agreements.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for the Procurement organization and advise on issues that arise with third-party suppliers.
• Clearly explain agreement terminology to the Procurement organization and other interested parties in simple, everyday language.
• Train the Procurement organization and business professionals on agreement terms and negotiating tactics and processes.
• Manage outside counsel review, as needed, and serve as a liaison between outside counsel and the Procurement organization.

What we want you to have:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of legal or paralegal experience, preferably working directly in contract law and in contract preparation and negotiation.
• Knowledge of current contractual language and terminology.
• Ability to manage fast-paced workload independently and demonstrate strong leadership potential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a strong mastery of the English language.
• Clear adherence to company policies and Procurement procedures.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation strategies and best practices.
• Willingness to assume additional responsibilities and commitment to personal and professional growth.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package. Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Total Rewards The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $112,800.00 - $163,500.00 / annually.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:

• Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones
• Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Student Loan Assistance
• To learn more about How to Support you and your Loved Ones, Work-Life Balance, and Invest into your Future, visit our additional benefits at Benefits (altria.com)