Brett Blayer
LEGAL CONTRACTS SPECIALIST | CORPORATE & GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS | RISK MITIGATION | REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | CONTRACT NEGOTIATION & LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
- Role
- Legal Contracts Specialist at Fairbanks Morse Defense
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brett Blayer
I am a corporate attorney with multiple years of experience in negotiating, drafting, and…
Experience
Legal Contracts Specialist
Oct 2024 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US
Position Overview:Serve as a legal contracts specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of domestic and international commercial and government agreements for a defense contractor with a global client base. Work directly with executive leadership, sales, procurement, finance, and compliance teams to provide actionable legal guidance. Oversee high-value contracts exceeding a total of $100M, focusing on risk identification, negotiation strategy, and regulatory compliance. Drive efficiency through the creation of standardized templates, process improvements, and staff training, ensuring the organization meets both business and government requirements. Negotiated and managed complex domestic and international contracts, including MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, terms and conditions, technology agreements, and purchase orders, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and federal regulations. Identified and mitigated $10M+ in potential legal and financial risks by conducting in-depth analysis of contract language and implementing standardized templates. Spearheaded the development of a contract life cycle management guide covering 80+ agreements, streamlining workflows, improving turnaround times, and reducing liability exposure. Provided strategic advice to executives on contract negotiation strategies, regulatory obligations, and dispute resolution options, strengthening business positioning. Designed and delivered training programs for new legal staff, improving contract review efficiency and knowledge of compliance practices. Partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate contract management with broader risk management and compliance frameworks.
Education
Marquette University Law School
Juris Doctorate, Law
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management
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