Senior Contracts Specialist

Job summary

The role involves reviewing, redlining, and advising on international project-based commercial contracts, including EPC and vendor agreements. The specialist will identify legal risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient contract execution.

Job details

Our Equation for Success Over the last 33 years Gyptech (Gypsum Technologies Inc.) has become a global leader in the design, construction, commissioning and servicing of wallboard and roofing equipment and plaster plants. We believe: Caring + Humility + Innovation + Perseverance = Excellence Our team of highly experienced management, engineering, operations and manufacturing professionals guarantees success through innovative design, manufacturing and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations. We have big plans for growth and are on the lookout for the best talent to help make them happen. What We Offer We provide: · Flexible, part-time workload with predictable demand · Competitive hourly or retainer-based compensation, commensurate with experience · Long-term, ongoing opportunity rather than short-term contract work What You’ll Do We are seeking an experienced Corporate Attorney or Senior Contracts Specialist to provide part-time support reviewing and advising on international, project-based commercial contracts. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional seeking flexible, ongoing work without a full-time commitment. Your role will involve: Review, redline, and advise on project-related commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions, including: Customer contracts and master services agreements Engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), or other project delivery agreements Vendor, supplier, and subcontractor agreements Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions Advise on key contract terms such as scope of work, pricing, payment milestones, liability caps, indemnities, warranties, governing law, and dispute resolution Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, operations, engineering, and finance) to support efficient contract execution Provide occasional support on contract templates or process improvements This position can be based in our Burlington office or remotely in Canada or the United States. What You Offer A licensed lawyer in good standing in Canada or the United States or equivalent experience in a senior contracts role Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating complex, project-based or international commercial agreements Experience within engineering, construction, or other project-driven environments Comfortable working across different legal systems and governing law frameworks Practical, solutions-oriented approach to risk management Able to work independently and manage priorities Vacancy Status: This position is open due to an existing role becoming vacant. Gypsum Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. If you require accommodation of disability in the application or interview process please contact us. The application package is available in accessible format upon request. A Bit More About Us With offices in North America, Europe and South America, we have been responsible for supplying the equipment for the majority of new production volumes over the last decade. Our experience designing and commissioning equipment globally, means that we are prepared to meet the unique requirements presented by each of our customers. Our wallboard plants serve a variety of production capacities and surpass expectations of safety, quality and performance in any market. For additional information on our organization, please visit www.gyptech.com

What you’ll do

The role involves reviewing, redlining, and advising on international project-based commercial contracts, including EPC and vendor agreements. The specialist will identify legal risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient contract execution.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed lawyer in good standing in Canada or the US, or possess equivalent senior contracts experience. Proven expertise in negotiating complex international agreements within engineering or construction environments is required.

Listed skills

• caring · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• contracts · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract Review
• Contract Negotiation
• International Commercial Law
• Risk Management
• EPC Agreements
• Legal Advising
• Drafting Master Services Agreements
• Dispute Resolution
• Governing Law Analysis
• Commercial Risk Assessment

Job areas

• Legal
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership