Contracts Specialist

Stratasys is the world leader in 3D Printing!

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

Stratasys is looking for a Contracts Specialist to join our team!

In this role you will be responsible for managing the sales contracts as a part of the Contracts Lifecycle Management Software System. You will manage the system to include contract preparation, terms review, negotiation, and administration in accordance with Stratasys policies and legal requirements. Collaborating with finance sales, and legal counsel as necessary and you will also be responsible for successfully resolving contractual issues and facilitating sales contracts from inception to close.

What you will be doing:

• Review and negotiate the legal terms of a broad range of standard commercial contracts, including purchase order terms, master agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure, software licensing, and consulting agreements.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize agreements in contractual terms in a timely manner, drafting alternative clauses where necessarily, and proposing redlines and creative solutions in accordance with policies and risk tolerance.
• Provide responses to requests from internal clients regarding company policies, contractual issues, and risk tolerance, educate sales when appropriate on use of contract vehicles
• Escalate legal issues to legal counsel for further evaluation approval when appropriate

Must have for this role:

• 2-year degree in Research, Business Administration or Business Law or equivalent
• 3+ years of U.S. experience in business, commercial, corporate or contract negotiation with a focus on sales and purchasing agreements
• Knowledge of general commercial terms in purchase and sales agreements
• Experience with contract drafting, customer negotiation or software agreements required
• Expert with Microsoft Word and DocuSign

Nice to have:

• Mastery of general commercial terms in purchase and sale agreements
• Experience in Malbek Contract Management and Salesforce
• 3+ years experience working in-house legal team

Travel Requirement: none

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

What​ ​you​ ​will​ ​be​ ​part​ ​of:

• Company Overview - https://www.stratasys.com/en/about-us/history/
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Eden Prairie, MN