Contracts and Legal Specialist | Springfield, MA

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  • Location: Springfield, MA

  • Company: Dennis Group Springfield

utilizes multiple subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers nationwide. The Contracts and Legal Specialist will support multiple divisions within Dennis Group by helping coordinate obligations in Dennis Group’s client contracts with our subcontractors and working to enhance and uphold our contracts and legal policies and procedures.

Are you a new law school grad looking to enter the challenging and dynamic world of construction law? Are you a seasoned contracts professional seeking a new adventure in the food and beverage industry? Are you an experienced paralegal looking to gain new skills in an in-house legal environment? If so, Dennis Group is building its legal team, and we are looking

for someone like you! Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Working closely with General Counsel, research lien filing and other statutory requirements in the jurisdictions where our projects are located and update our standard contract template forms accordingly.

Coordinate obligations in Dennis Group’s client contracts with our subcontracts, including insurance requirements. Working with the Administrative Project Management Team, assist with reviewing changes to our standard contract forms and related negotiations with subcontractors and vendors. Working with the General Counsel and Controller, assist with the review, redlines and negotiations of client contracts. Assist

with the development and maintenance of a Share Point site housing a repository of contracts, reference materials, and legal and risk management educational resources.

Assist General Counsel with other matters, as necessary, including claims, collections, liens, registration, insurance, legal and risk management training, and the development of risk management policies and procedures. About You Bachelor’s degree Minimum of 5 years overall work experience. Some contracts-related experience is required, including experience in the construction industry a plus, but not mandatory - preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts. Experience in other areas such as risk management, collections, insurance, claims, and liens a plus, but not mandatory.

About Us We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do. Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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