About the Role
The ideal candidate for our Senior Contracts Specialist role will have experience negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial contracts and managing a high-volume automated contracting process. Contract types include software as a service (SaaS) agreements, reseller and referral agreements, amendments, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and more.
This role will engage and collaborate cross-functionally with other business units at all levels throughout the global organization to ensure that contracts follow the required processes and adequately protect the company’s interests. This role will also be the first line to interpret contract requirements, obligations, and risk exposure while advising the business as to the appropriate course of action.
What You’ll Do
Contract Management and Execution (70%)
- Negotiate and draft agreements including SaaS agreements, reseller and referral agreements, NDAs, and other contracts.
- Review and negotiate agreements with suppliers, customers, and other third parties.
- Assist in the maintenance of contract forms and contract processes.
- Communicate with internal departments to coordinate contract reviews and approvals.
- Ensure that contract provisions are clear and conform to company policies, contract law, and applicable regulations.
- Identify and report potential risk associated with customer and supplier contracts.
- Assist in assessment of customer and corporate risk.
Other Legal Duties (30%)
- Support finance, people team, facilities, risk management (including insurance), and legal initiatives such as litigation and merger and acquisition activities, as requested.
- Assist with corporate governance.
Requirements for Success
- 3–5 years (mid-level) of contract review and management experience at a fast-paced, high-growth technology company preferred.
- Experience in SaaS and cloud-based deployment business models preferred.
- Must have hands-on experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts through both negotiated contracts with sophisticated customers and automated contract processes.
- Must have ability to identify problems and engage others toward solutions.
- Experience developing and maintaining strong, professional working relationships with the sales organization and other internal stakeholders.
- Experience and flexibility working across cultures and time zones a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience communicating with executive-level management and sales teams.
- Familiarity with contract management and drafting tools.
Perks & Benefits
- Remote-first and casual work environment
- 401k with 3.5% company match, vested after 2 years
- 20 PTO days + 1 birthday off + 3 Summer Days + 1 volunteer day + 11 company holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and other life/health insurance plans
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness reimbursement program
Who is TrueCommerce?
TrueCommerce is a high-performing global supply chain network that provides fully integrated, end-to-end supply chain visibility and management. We’ve empowered some of the biggest brands in the world to improve their supply chain performance: Schneider Electric, Siemens, Ocean Spray, and many more.
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