Contracts Specialist

Job description

At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers. You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience. Please take a moment to look over this opportunity and if interested, feel free to send us your application. If this is not the right opportunity for you, you can also sign up for Job Alerts by creating an account. This will give you a profile that you can use for all future applications, and you will be notified whenever a new position that matches your criteria becomes available. Overview: As a member of the Contracts Management Group within the Legal Department, the successful candidate will support Mitel’s global contracting activities, with a strong focus on legal review, drafting, risk identification, and mitigation. This temporary position (approximately 12 months) is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with experience in commercial contracting and risk mitigation. Responsibilities: Draft, review, negotiate and administer a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with legal standards and business objectives. Analyze contract terms to identify potential legal and business risks and propose practical solutions to mitigate exposure. Interpret complex legal provisions and provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders across sales, procurement, operations, and finance. Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and procedures and escalate issues where necessary to legal leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals while safeguarding Mitel’s legal and commercial interests. Maintain accurate records and manage the contract lifecycle using the contracts database. Perform other legal and administrative tasks as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered. Minimum 5+ years of experience in legal drafting, contract negotiation, and risk analysis within a commercial environment. Proven ability to draft precise and effective legal language tailored to various contract types. Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving legal risks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with internal teams and external parties. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment. Ability to perform role in German, supporting the DACH region is considered a strong asset. #LI-DD1 For more information, visit Why Mitel or follow us on LinkedIn here . Mitel is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.