Contingent work opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are people driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations. Magnit Direct Sourcing is a service offered by Magnit Global that provides top contingent talent directly to industry leading clients who have flexible contingent assignments that work on a variety of projects, and unlock opportunities for exciting work. This contingent assignment will be working with Black & Veatch. Black & Veatch is a global engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and consulting company that has ranked 1st in telecommunications and 2nd in power in the US. Their engineering, procurement, and construction solutions help clients move farther and faster. 

This is a great opportunity that can provide you with a chance to help Black & Veatch ‘build a world of difference’ and enjoy the benefits that come from working for Magnit Global. 

Magnit Global is a leading, global professional services and technology company and a certified “Great Place to Work”. We have been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across numerous verticals including consumer electronics, research and development, pharmaceuticals, health services, and many more! 

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide legal support and guidance on all aspects of supply chain management and transactional operations pertaining to procurement activities, construction subcontracts, technical services and IT operation and related software licensing. This role requires a deep understanding of supply chain operations and the ability to navigate complex legal issues to ensure the company's supply chain functions efficiently and within the applicable legal parameters.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• ​​​​​Review, draft, and negotiate on supply chain contracts, including agreements with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, service contractors, consultants and partners. 
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including software agreements, licensing contracts, supply agreements, SaaS, subscription, and technical service-level agreements and maintenance contracts.  
• Advise business units on legal and commercial risks related to all transactional activities, including flowdowns, software and IT contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Provide clear legal guidance on the terms and conditions of contracts, including intellectual property rights, data protection, confidentiality, liability, and dispute resolution. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including trade compliance, import/export controls, environmental regulations, labor laws and safety requirements. 
• Advise on risk management strategies and develop policies to mitigate legal risks in the supply chain, with onsite subcontractors, and IT product and service providers. 
• Work closely and collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Subcontract Management, IT, Finance, Risk Management and Operations) to ensure legal considerations are integrated into supply chain processes. 
• Proactively manage disputes related to supply chain issues, including breach of contract, defects and warranty claims, and regulatory compliance. 
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends that may impact the supply chain or labor issues legal developments in the software, technology, and IT sectors to effectively advise the organization. 
• Conduct training sessions for company employees on legal aspects of supply chain management. 
• Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed to address complex legal matters. 

Preferred Qualifications

• ​​​​​Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. 
• Active license to practice law in Kansas or other relevant jurisdiction. 
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, subcontracts, construction and IT contracts. 
• Strong knowledge of supply chain operations and legal issues related to procurement, logistics, flow-down processes and distribution. 
• Familiarity with international contract negotiations, including data protection laws (e.g., GDPR). 
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and emerging technologies. 
• Familiarity with international trade laws and regulations. 
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM). 
• Strong knowledge of subcontracts and legal issues related to construction. 
• Strong knowledge of technology law, intellectual property, data protection, and related legal principles. 
• Experience with SaaS agreements, software licensing and EULAs, cloud services agreements, and IT outsourcing contracts. 
• Ability to analyze complex legal documents and communicate risks and legal issues in a clear and concise manner 
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Law degree required. 
• Licensed to practice law in at least 1 jurisdiction  

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $96.43/hour - $128.57/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.