Contract Manager

Working for one of the leading international software organisations focusing on design and implementation software for big businesses in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and entertainment industries

Client Details

develops a broad range of software for design, engineering, and entertainment as well as a line of software for consumers. It creates software for visual effects, colour grading, and editing as well as animation, game development, and design visualisation but also creates software solutions for 3D modelling in the manufacturing industries.

Description

The Legal Contracts Manager

• Identifies business objectives of direct sales / licensing / consulting transactions, related issues, and facilitates risk/benefit analysis.

• Reviews, drafts and negotiates major account agreements, consulting agreements, special licensing, non-disclosure agreements, terms and amendments for customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa

• Drives contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process, and/or contract execution. Manages contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input.

• Drafts, manages, distributes, responds to, or analyses RFIs, RFPs, RFQs or customer terms & conditions as needed.

• Maintains a deep understanding of contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters.

• Prepares contracts for internal review and approval and ensures compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations;

• Interprets contracts and advises sales / consulting managers on contractual responsibilities;

• Translates complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and action plans.

• May mentor and train less experienced contract professionals.

• May work under the direction of other department staff (particularly Regional / Vertical Attorneys) or directly with business stakeholders

• Supports Regional / Vertical Lawyers on direct sales-related projects

Profile

The successful candidate will

• have at least 2 years relevant contracts experience

• Be fluent in English

• demonstrate good drafting and negotiation skills both in English

• be able to manage multiple priorities, work efficiently under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines.

• be able to communicate efficiently and work with business representatives at all levels of seniority

• be able to work independently as well as under the supervision of Regional / Vertical Lawyers.

Job Offer

Excellent salary, benefits and development.