Contracts Specialist

RBC Bearings Incorporated(NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919 the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and engineered components requiring sophisticated design testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 64 facilities of which 42 are manufacturing facilities in eleven countries and our market capitalization is approximately $18.0 billion.

JOB TITLE/LOCATION:

Aerospace Contracts Specialist Oxford CT

SUMMARY:

The Aerospace Contract Specialist supports the legal and contracts team by preparing reviewing and managing a wide range of aerospaceârelated agreements. This role helps ensure that contracts comply with company policies industry regulations and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is detailâoriented organized and comfortable working in a fastâpaced highly regulated environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in drafting reviewing and editing aerospace contracts including NDAs supplier agreements purchase orders licensing agreements and governmentârelated documents.
• Support contract negotiations by preparing summaries redlines and issue lists for attorney review.
• Maintain contract databases track deadlines and monitor contract lifecycle milestones.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to aerospace requirements export controls and compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as engineering supply chain compliance and finance to gather information needed for contract preparation.
• Ensure all contract documentation meets internal standards and aligns with applicable laws including FAR/DFARS when relevant.
• Assist with preparing contract packages approvals and signature routing.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical contract files for audit readiness.
• Support attorneys with special projects due diligence and document preparation as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience in contracts legal support or paralegal work; aerospace or defense industry experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with contract terminology and basic legal concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fastâmoving environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Understanding of contract structure and key terms including applicable FAR/DFARS
• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents
• Strong analytical and problemâsolving skills
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Comfort working with crossâfunctional teams
• Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and customer requirements

RBC Bearings offers a competitive benefit package. Interested candidates may send resumes to:

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

Required Experience:

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