IT Contracts Manager jobs in Iowa

Who We Are

Casey’s (Nasdaq: CASY) is a Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa (Des Moines metro area). Over the years it has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and fifth-largest pizza chain in the United Sates, with 2,600 stores and 45,000 team members across 17 states.

If you’re looking for a work culture that values hard work, service and having a good time, look no further than Casey's! Our commitment to treating people the way they want to be treated is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other, while staying true to our roots. Join our Legal team as a Paralegal and help us build a better future!

Your Role

This position will be a critical team member of the Contracts Team within the broader Legal Department. You will be responsible for the organization and maintenance of commercial contracts across the Casey’s enterprise including the review and preparation of template agreements under the guidance and supervision of an attorney. In this role, you will maintain and prioritize the queue of contracts submitted for legal review. This critical work will necessitate liaising with business partners to understand each request, identifying the level of review required and managing expectations through consistent communication between the Contracts Team and its internal business clients.

Further, you will maintain the repository of Casey’s executed commercial contracts; perform cursory reviews of third-party contracts; maintain, update and publish contract templates; draft, prepare and send non-standard correspondence, memos and reports; and manage various projects. The Contracts Manager will also play an important role in the selection, implementation and operation of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.

What You’ll Do

• Join a growing Contracts & Commercial Transactions team within the Legal function of a fast-growing company.

• Build trusted relationships across all levels and departments throughout Casey’s and timely fulfill internal inquiries for contracts, documents and other information.

• Identify, develop and implement best practices and improvements to the contract review workflow process, template creation and maintenance and document retention process including drafting contract guidance and training materials.

• Work productively with colleagues, clients and third-party support including temporary team members, contractors and outside counsel, as necessary.

• Willingly take direction, seek feedback and accept coaching from attorneys, peers, legal assistants, paralegals and business partners.

• Provide general support and guidance to the Procurement Team.
• Support contract-related activities and perform other duties as assigned

What You Can Expect When You Join the Casey’s Team

• Competitive base pay including eligibility to participate in Casey’s annual cash incentive plan (STIP), which is based on Casey’s performance.

• Competitive benefits package including choices in medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, 401k with company match up to 6%, generous vacation and sick time, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, paid volunteer time, charitable giving programs, onsite cafeteria, onsite child development center and more!

• The position will be primarily based out of the Casey’s Store Support Center in Ankeny, Iowa (Des Moines metro area).

• The right balance between work and life, casual dress code (jeans are welcome!) and flexibility for a hybrid work model.

• The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost its small company feel and represents a guest experience and brand your friends and family know.

• Travel is not required for this position, though infrequent travel opportunities may be available.

What You’ll Need

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work-related experience and/or Paralegal Certification.

• Minimum three years of legal experience with strong legal research abilities and familiarity with diverse commercial contracts, contract terms of art, contract construction, standard terms and conditions and clause variations.

• Ability to take ownership, know when to seek advice AND actually seek advice (when necessary)—all with a cooperative, team-centric, goal-focused approach and can-do attitude.

• Capability to understand and prioritize competing interests, personalities and business requests.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI. Experience working with a CLM system, SharePoint web publishing & Power Apps is beneficial, but not required.

• Self-awareness, professionalism, flexibility, organization, an open mind, resourcefulness, a desire to learn, develop new skills and support other areas of the Legal team, as needed.

• Attention to detail, a sense of humor, dedication, a desire to learn, creativity, high personal standards, resilience, patience, a strong work ethic and the ability to:
  • work autonomously and as part of a team;
  • simultaneously juggle multiple projects;
  • maintain confidences; and
  • have fun.