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TSI, Inc.
Contract Attorney
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What they do
A Contract Lawyer specializes in contract law. They focus on all aspects of client contract negotiation and reviews, including client tenders and contracts, MOUs, Bidding Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Parent Company Guarantees, subcontract flowdowns and other agreements required to meet a client, company or organization's business needs.
$123,032 / year median in Minnesota
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Who Are We? Do you want to help to make the world a better place? Join our team! At TSI our vision is to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment. We are proud of the wide range of solutions we provide that solve our customer's problems around the world. From helping to ensure worker safety and understanding air quality to supporting complex highly technical industries such as pharmaceuticals manufacturing, semiconductor, and research customers, TSI employees are part of something special with a purpose. Contract Attorney at TSI TSI is seeking a Contract Attorney to review and negotiate contracts carrying moderate to high risk to the company, including internationally. Reporting directly to TSI's Group President, this role oversees a range of legal and contractual processes and partners closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to keep the business compliant and protected. The work often goes beyond routine agreements, requiring the attorney to develop specialized contract vehicles and negotiation strategies tailored to complex business needs. Success depends on strong independent judgment — identifying and resolving significant issues, and, when necessary, building new contract policies and processes to support evolving business goals. What Will You Do? In order to grow and build a successful career with TSI, you will be responsible for: Review, draft, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including those with moderate to high-risk exposure (e.g., master service agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, licensing agreements, partnership and channel agreements) Develop specialized contract structures and negotiation strategies for non-standard or complex business arrangements Identify, assess, and resolve significant legal and business risk issues within contract terms Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on high-stakes or precedent-setting agreements, including working in collaboration with outside counsel Partner with business leaders and internal stakeholders (sales, operations, engineering, marketing, finance) to align contract terms with business objectives Lead the development and rollout of new or updated contract policies, templates, and processes to improve efficiency and consistency Advise internal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk implications in plain, actionable language Manage a high-volume contract pipeline, prioritizing effectively without compromising thoroughness Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards that affect contract terms and enforceability What Do You Need? Required Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and active license to practice law in Minnesota (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within a defined timeframe) 5+ years of experience in contract law, commercial transactions, or a related legal practice area, including significant in-house experience Demonstrated track record of independently analyzing and resolving complex, high-risk contract issues Strong negotiation skills with a history of balancing legal risk against business needs at a senior level Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences, including executives Sound judgment and comfort operating with ambiguity on novel or non-routine matters