Manage the contract management team, assigning tasks and providing guidance as needed and SME support to team members.
Draft, review, negotiate and analyze contracts as part of pre or post execution phases.
Provide proactive support to local teams, addressing contract-related issues and providing guidance as needed.
Assist in developing and implementing contract management strategies.
Liaise with global teams and clients to address contract-related issues.
Collaborate with other teams, including legal and risk, to resolve contract-related issues and improve contract management processes.
Maintain knowledge of core managed services (IT, managed services, outsourcing perspective) and product offerings to continue supporting contracting and risk matters in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Proactively pursue, assess, and, where appropriate, advance firm initiatives, including the areas legal of software, operate services, and privacy and security.
Support strategic initiatives pertaining to the development/updating of processes, tools, and templates to improve overall risk management and contracting practices and to help adoption of such processes, tools, and templates.
Experience working in a global environment is preferred.
Proficiency in contract management software and tools.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in contract management or related fields.
Strong understanding of legal services including contract life cycle management with an emphasis on technology services.
Deep understanding of risk associated with the delivery of professional consulting services and an ability to identify specific approaches to a variety of such risks.
Proven track record influencing a diverse set of stakeholders and driving common outcomes with a strong understanding of commercial contracting practices including terms and conditions.
Outstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills in an environment driven by customer service and teamwork.
Excellent leadership skills including the ability to prioritize critical needs, act decisively, and handle a high volume of complex tasks within a given timeframe.
Working knowledge of contract lifecycle management software, contracts AI software such as such as Icertis, SmartContracts.
Experience with AI technologies such as GenAI.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.