Contract Manager
Job Description: Contracts Manager IV opportunity in Austin, TX {hybrid}
Job Description (including duties, skills, education):
This contractor role requires an advanced understanding of contractual terms and conditions. You will work closely with counsel, contracts managers, and various stakeholders to develop, update and/or support the negotiation of commercial sales contracts across several routes-to-market.
The role includes primary responsibility for document review and analysis, detailed proofreading, refining sales agreements, and responding to a broad range of requests for contract/template development support and education support. Direct experience in supporting a consistent and rigorous approach to contracts based on standardized language, templates, processes and contract lifecycle automation is an essential prerequisite.
Key Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial sales agreements;
- A demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of applicable commercial legal principles;
- The ability to work on diverse contractual issues simultaneously;
- The ability to frame, draft and negotiate agreements; Excellent presentation and communication skills;
- Successfully work with and facilitate global cross functional reviews with a collaborative approach;
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to ensure that all deadlines are met on time and with a high degree of quality;
- The ability to be persuasive while ensuring a positive customer and/or partner experience;
- Assist with template approval and management process;
- Project management skills, including presenting and delivering on project objectives, timelines, milestones and updates;
- Experience supporting global, consumer, enterprise, education (bids, reps/certs review), government, health & wellness agreements, a plus.
- Education: BA/BS required MBA/Paralegal preferred