What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist III position at Crown Castle?
Position Title: Contract Specialist - Legal (P2 or P3)*
Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.
We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.
Role
The Contract Specialist – Legal serves as an expert in reviewing, interpreting, abstracting, and validating commercial deal points of new and existing contracts, to ensure Crown Castle legal standards are met.
Responsibilities
Reports to: Senior Attorney or Managing Counsel
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.
- Job level will be determined commensurate with experience.
Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.
We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.
Role
The Contract Specialist – Legal serves as an expert in reviewing, interpreting, abstracting, and validating commercial deal points of new and existing contracts, to ensure Crown Castle legal standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that all commercial contracts submitted to the legal department for review are processed within target timeframe.
- Reviews and compares approved contracts against customer-signed documents; ensuring accurate and consistent data exists.
- Abstracts contracts into company databases utilizing established procedures. Partners with internal stakeholders to enhance abstraction quality and relevance.
- Assists with execution of finalized contract documents.
- Manages complex contract issues. Supervises and/or assists with the resolution of contractual issues, including interpreting contract language and providing recommendations to internal business partners.
- Assists the Legal Department in special contract management and review projects.
- Works closely with cross-functional partners to identify areas for process improvements to increase efficiency and quality of documents, abstractions, tools, and reports.
- Interfaces with various teams including Contract Development, Contract Management, Sales, Billing, Operations, Client Services, and Business Information Systems to support the abstraction and management of contract terms and associated relationships to governing documents and processes.
- Meets production and quality assurance goals.
- Develops and maintains successful business relationships with internal/external customers.
- Responds in a timely and professional manner to inquiries.
- Provides excellent customer service throughout all activities.
- Demonstrates the flexibility needed to adjust to changes in the work environment as well as being a contributing team member.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
- Paralegal certification or bar licensure preferred
- Four (4) or more years of experience in contract management (legal expertise in telecommunications is preferred)
- Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of contractual language and nature of compliance obligations
- Time management: ability to manage many simultaneous tasks and demands and prioritize tasks appropriately
- Ability to work independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Contract Law and Interpretation
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Project/Time Management skills
- Resourceful, creative and results oriented thinker
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft CRM / J.D. Edwards/other systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, etc.)
Reports to: Senior Attorney or Managing Counsel
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.