Lead Contracts Analyst - S/R (Finance)

Join TK Elevator as a Lead Contracts Analyst in Atlanta, GA, and play a crucial role in enhancing contract management and team success!EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in accounting and business and/or contract law
• At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Along with at least 1 year of department specific experience related to Service & Repair contract review.
• Strong understanding of core construction contract clauses (e.g., liquidated damages, indemnification, pay-when-paid, etc.).
• Ability to explain and simplify complex legal concepts to non-legal personnel both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience in training and mentoring staff on contract negotiation best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-level negotiations and influence contract outcomes.
• Experience managing contract compliance in alignment with corporate policy.
• Creative thinker with the ability to design training and SOPs that support knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to fostering team productivity and knowledge exchange.

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Lead Contracts Analyst - Service/Repair in Atlanta, GA.

Contract Analyst Team Lead- Service & Repair will play a vital support role to the department's supervisor and manager in managing day-to-day operations. While this position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities, it offers the opportunity to influence team success through expert guidance, collaboration, and problem-solving. This individual will serve as a key legal liaison, supporting branch operations with complex contract language interpretation and escalation resolution. The ideal candidate will bring a strong legal acumen, a collaborative mindset, and a drive for continuous improvement in processes and training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the timely and effective resolution of escalated contract issues.
• Provide strategic guidance and contract language alternatives to Contract Analysts and branch personnel on complex legal matters.
• Assist with implementation of system and process improvements.
• Train and support Contract Analysts to maintain quality standards and compliance with SOPs through monthly audits
• Develop and manage team performance aligned with departmental goals and expectations.
• Review customer contracts and terms, providing legal interpretation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Draft and revise contract amendments and redlines that reflect sound business judgment and protect organizational interests.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on contract terms, bonds, insurance certificates, and OCIP/CCIP processes.
• De-escalate customer service and branch-level contract issues that exceed frontline resolution capacity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance process efficiency, operational scalability, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.