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Fort Worth, TX - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 68800 - 85000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Be part of a team that values safety diversity and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nations freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed clothe supply and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included belong and have equal opportunity to achieve their full make a difference with us!

Learn more aboutBNSFandourBenefits

Job Location:Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations:Fort Worth TX
Anticipated Start Date:06/09/2025
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range:$68800$85000

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

The BNSF RailwayLaw and Claims Departmentprovides expert inhouse counsel and collaborates with outside counsel to ensure the railroad operates safely and meets all legal and contractual obligations. Our licensed attorneys and legal professionals are dedicated to upholding the highest legal compliance standards. Additionally our specialized Claims team promotes safety investigates incidents and resolves them ethically.

This is a fulltimeposition located in Fort Worth TX. For certain positions including this one employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance which requires flexibility for when life happens is important and respected.

The ideal candidate will have indepth contract management and negotiation expertise. This position will report to an attorney in the Law Department and work with the Strategic Sourcing & Supply department in its contract completion and management functions.

Key responsibilities may include:

Assisting inhouse attorneys and stakeholders in the review drafting and negotiation of a wide variety of sourcing agreements including purchase and service agreements use and demonstration of equipment agreements technology purchase and service agreements software licenses operating agreements and other documents needed to purchase goods and services to support a freight railroad.

Proactively managing sourcing agreements from origination to execution by tracking status and timely communicating next steps to inhouse attorneys stakeholders and counterparties.

Consulting with the Strategic Sourcing Risk Management Finance Environmental Tax departments and other internal approvers on contract issues.

Assisting inhouse attorneys and other employees with matters related to contract management and negotiation and ensuring compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

Assisting with maintenance of electronic tracking system and contract lifecycle management software for sourcing agreements development of form agreements and implementation of processes and procedures for review and approval of sourcing agreements.

Assisting in training internal clients on appropriate form agreements and procedures and acting as a company resource for contract questions.

Daily workis conducted in an indoor office environment.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs

Basic Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

This position requires an organized selfmotivated person who is able to prioritize multiple tasks is personable and works well in a team environment. This team member must act with a high level of accountability take ownership for the success of the contracts team and display a high degree of professionalism and ethics.

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills a basic understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Office suite and the ability to handle multiple complex and challenging assignments with short turnaround deadlines. Experience with contract management software particularly Salesforce and Conga CLM/Apttus a plus.

At BNSF you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

All positions require preemployment background verification medical review and preemployment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing theHiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities to obtain a information is available at Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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