Manager of Contracts and Legal Affairs at Merrick & Company
Emily Bloedel is manager of contracts and legal affairs for Merrick & Company, an engineering, architecture, surveying, and geospatial firm. She is based in Greenwood Village, CO.
When negotiating a contract, a risk-based framework will help you balance legal and business risks. You should understand the general operational risks your company faces along with any particular sensitivities related to the contract you’re reviewing, provide flexible feedback, and generate consistency across contract reviews through a risk matrix.