Title:  Counsel

Job Description

Counsel – Legal – Rockville, MD
 
Aramark is seeking a Counsel to support its Global Supply Chain and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) team. Aramark’s affiliate, Avendra, is the primary GPO that this position supports, and the position is located out of Avendra’s headquarters in Rockville, Maryland.  The person filling this role will draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of vendor and third party contracts, as well as GPO customer contracts, and independently review and ensure that such contracts comply with company policies to best serve the business needs and align with enterprise strategic goals. This role is essential in coordinating and interacting with internal departments and external partners to gather all required contract information.  
 

Job Responsibilities

•    Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including services, supplier, consulting, GPO membership, and other third party agreements;
•    Review and assist the business in preparing contractual modifications; draft memoranda, and other correspondence relating to the procurement function;
•    Analyze and draft contractual requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, strategic initiatives of the enterprise and business unit needs;
•    Identify and provide advice about commercial contractual risks and issues;
•    Balance legal advice and strategic business advice appropriately. Work directly with internal sales, strategic sourcing, financial, and account management personnel;
•    Negotiate directly with external parties;
•    Prepare and disseminate updates and analyses regarding contracting status, compliance and modifications;
•    Demonstrate confidence in work product and seeks guidance on specific sophisticated issues; and
•    Other duties as may be requested by Aramark Legal.

Qualifications

•    J.D. required
•    At least 1-3 years of relevant legal experience 
•    Attention to detail and exceptional organization skills, with persistence and professionalism
•    Ability to work and think independently, possessing sound problem-solving and analytical skills
•    Ability to maintain professional and positive demeanor with internal clients, clients of our company, suppliers, vendors, senior management, and outside counsel in all circumstances
•    Responsive and client-service focused
•    Willingly accepts additional responsibility, challenging tasks, and/or projects
•    Exceptional drafting skills with strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
•    Fully proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook; proficiency in ARIBA and Smartsheet a plus.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. 

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 paid holidays
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on select services and products
• Your choice of three medical plan tiers, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
• Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement plan (401K or SIRP for those eligible) with match on annual contributions

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate or salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000.  If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

At Aramark, our goal is to give you a strong financial foundation as well as peace of mind. Learn about our benefits & compensation here.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.