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Our Opportunity

Chewy is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to join its Legal Team in Minneapolis, MN! This is an exciting opportunity that requires the successful candidate to lead the full lifecycle of Chewy’s commercial transactions from initiation to completion. This ideal candidate must be client-service oriented with strong experience in vendor contracts and partnership-building. Attention to detail, proactive management of deadlines, and the ability to anticipate issues are crucial. Additionally, this role requires excellent contract processing, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills to effectively support our organization and drive success!

What You'll Do

Provide day-to-day contracting advice to business Team Members. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, statements of work, amendments, and non-disclosure agreements.Work cross-functionally with the legal, procurement, and finance departments to ensure contracts are in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.Drive process improvements and initiatives to track and simplify commercial transactions from beginning to end.Support the implementation, maintenance, and business adoption of a contract lifecycle management system, using automation and workflows to streamline and improve the efficiency of contract review and management process.Conduct legal research and provide guidance on contract interpretation, risks, and compliance issues.Liaise with vendors and internal clients to ensure smooth contract negotiations and execution.Maintain and update contract databases and management systems for easy retrieval and tracking of contract statuses.Assist in developing and refining contract templates, clauses, and processes to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.Provide training and support to the company’s departments on commercial transaction processes

What You'll Need

Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program preferred.5+ years of contracts management, paralegal, or other comparable experience in a law firm or legal department with experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.Exceptional understanding of contract law and procurement practices.Proven ability to lead and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent negotiation, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.Client-service oriented with a proactive approach to addressing and resolving issues.

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

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