Overview
Trust & Estates Associate Attorney Jobs in East Rochester, NY at Focus Practice Management
Job Summary
The Contracts & Export Compliance Manager (CECM) plays a key role in supporting the customer business team by reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts to drive business plan objectives while minimizing contractual risks and liabilities. Additionally, the CECM oversees and leads the site’s export compliance program to ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.
Duties
Provide expert consultation and oversight to the customer business team to ensure successful negotiation and management of agreements, including Long-Term/Override Agreements, Product Support Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, and Sales Representative/Distributor Agreements, driving profitable growth while mitigating contractual and legal risks.
Ensure compliance with company contracts policies and procedures (e.g., CP-400, CP-102 ABC, and CP-GC Series), interfacing with internal legal teams and external attorneys as necessary. Participate in monthly contract risk reviews.
Ensure adherence to FAR and DFARS regulations for U.S. government contracts. Duties may include evaluating and reporting DFARS cyber incidents.
Manage a contract tracking and archiving system to maintain traceability and secure executed customer contracts and changes.
Develop and deliver contracts training to enhance the customer business team’s understanding of key contracting topics.
Execute and improve customer contract management processes using Crane Business System principles and tools.
If required, act as a Facility Security Officer (FSO) for cleared sites, ensuring compliance with U.S. government NISPOM regulations.
May assume duties as a Senior Intellectual Property Leader for one or more sites, in alignment with CP-400.
Support group and corporate export compliance initiatives locally and coordinate efforts with peers across other sites.
Focus may vary between areas such as commercial contracts, government contracts, export compliance, or intellectual property, based on team composition and business needs.
Perform additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, Group Export Compliance Manager, or management.
Required Skills
5 years of experience of negotiating contracts on government side
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of contract terms and risk management.
Knowledge of relevant regulations, including those administered by U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury (ITAR, EAR, OFAC)
Need a strong legal understanding
Bachelor degree in business or engineering
Experience with Aerospace and Defense a plus
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about contract management to apply for this essential role within our organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Negotiating contracts on government side: 5 years (Required)
Contract management: 5 years (Required)
export compliance: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Trust & Estates Associate Attorney
Company: Focus Practice Management
Location: East Rochester, NY
