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Counsel - Contracts

Philadelphia, PA

  • Corporate & Field Support

  • Salaried

Job Description

Aramark is seeking a Counsel position at Aramark’s headquarters in Philadelphia.  This role will support Aramark’s Collegiate Hospitality and Student Nutrition business units.

Job Responsibilities

•    Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including services, outsourcing, supplier, and subcontractor agreements.
•    Review, draft and negotiate contract amendments and other correspondence relating to line of business needs.
•    Review and assist the business in preparing timely responses for proposals, bids, and contractual modifications.
•    Draft memoranda, responses to RFPs, and other correspondence relating to contracting and RFP processes.
•    Become familiar with and provide advice regarding USDA and State laws, rules, and regulations regarding providing food service to K-12 schools.
•    Analyze contractual requirements, special provisions, and legal terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, and business unit procedures.
•    Assist in resolving disputes by providing strategic and legal advice to business teams and drafting pre-litigation correspondence.
•    Identify and provide advice about commercial contractual risks and issues.
•    Work directly with internal sales, financial, and operations personnel.
•    Negotiate directly with external parties.
•    Prepare and present updates and analyses regarding contracting status, compliance, and modifications.
•    Oversee contract approval and execution, and manage contract database.
•    Other duties as may be requested by the Aramark Legal Department.

Qualifications

•    J.D. required.
•    At least 0-4 years of relevant legal experience.
•    Attention to detail and exceptional organization skills, with persistence and professionalism.
•    Ability to work and think independently, possessing sound problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Responsive and client-service focused.
•    Willingly accepts additional responsibility, challenging tasks, and/or projects.
•    Strong drafting, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
•    Fully proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; experience with Salesforce.com and Smartsheet a plus.

 

The salary for this role is $85,000

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

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