Spec-Contract Management

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Enabling business partners and Sourcing in the drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and finalization of agreements.
• Run privacy reviews for new products, custodians, and services to identify potential data privacy risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Managing projects for various legal practice areas, including Privacy, Real Estate, Network & Technology, among others.
• Assessing current or future Legal Department needs and priorities by communicating directly with internal/external legal professionals and other key stakeholders.
• Using readily available as well as emerging legal and project management technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Processing agreements and performing projects in accordance with applicable policies and processes.
• Identifying potential risks and making recommendations to business partners and other lawyers.
• Optimizing legal processes to drive efficiency.
• Ensuring adherence to expected turnaround times and service level agreements.
• Interacting with business partners and suppliers/customers regularly to understand their requirements and provide necessary support.
• Supporting peers with day-to-day activities.
• These are indicative responsibilities and are not exhaustive. The candidate may be asked to perform other related duties as needed.

Qualification & Experience 

• Knowledge of policies, standards, and processes for managing and administering contracts, with the ability to use applicable processes and practices for managing a variety of contractual agreements.
• Good understanding of Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) methodologies and the ability to evaluate data flows and risk profiles.
• Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds, with the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Six or more years of relevant work experience, including at least four or more years of relevant Legal work experience. ((Privacy, Compliance, or Commercial Contracts)
• Strong academic performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Good understanding of contract and other related laws.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, ability to manage adversarial negotiations and high pressure situations, while at the same always being professional and respectful.
• Ability to balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy and reputational risks and make sound decisions to take appropriate risks.
• Excellent communication and advanced executive presentation skills in person and virtually.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to understand and manage complex and time-sensitive processes, and work with online tools, without constant supervision or hand holding.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with an ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to integrity.
• Expert knowledge in contract negotiation.
• Privacy related certifications.
• Technical acumen in Legal tools, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• Familiarity with common project management systems such as Agile.
• Experience in global or U.S. agreements.
• Masters in Law.