Contract Counsel

CONTRACT COUNSELAre you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.Let's simplify itthink belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyer belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?**WHAT TO EXPECT**As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Santa Fe office, you will be to support the American Commercial Legal Team (which supports the North, Latin and South America region) in developing, administering, and consistently working to improve our global contracts database and contract management life cycle system and our global contracting and signature policies and procedures.**Key responsibilities**:**ABOUT YOU**- 5 - 7 of years of progressive experience- Law degree from an accredited Mexico law school, with high performance results.- Strong English verbal and written communication skills- Adept at using contract management programs (Conga Contract System)- Experience with administration of electronic databases and preparation of tracking reports.- Ownership over Conga Contract Management System - design and drive the system, lead improvements to the system based on client feedback and provide continual training to global client base on use of system- Ability to execute and exercise independent decision-making actions in the execution of Gates' Delegation of Signature Authority and Contract Risk Management policies, to conduct a substantive review of contracts to determine whether attorney review is required.- Ability to draft and negotiate non-disclosure agreements and other standard contracts such as service agreements and indemnity agreements, with customers, suppliers and vendors.- Familiarity with standard business transactions.- Excellent attention to detail.- Ability to spot issues, research, investigate and use independent judgement to solve problems- Intermediate understanding of general contract structures and standard contract provisions.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - fluency in spoken and written English is required.- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including upper management and external parties, as well as across language and cultural barriers.- Ability to work independently and efficiently and bring projects to closure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing priorities.- Sound judgment and a team player.**WHY GATES?**Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.**WORK ENVIROMENT**While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.**ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBLITY?****#LI-KI