US Contracts Manager

What You Will Be Doing

• Guiding the business to maximize the revenue streams and profitability opportunities by pro-actively negotiating favorable terms & conditions of high value contracts in compliance with internal and external controls.
• Reviewing and negotiating Terms & Conditions, MSAs, SaaS Agreements, DPAs, RFPs and other types of agreements, providing advice and solutions in relation to a wide range of related issues.
• Be involved in contractual negotiations, including reviews of data processing agreements and aiding data compliance projects across the business.
• Working with business stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations can be met.
• Guiding the commercial teams with contract review and RFP responses.
• Aiding with legal training and development as identified to support the SHL business and the team, including providing support to junior legal team members.
• Helping with and undertaking ad hoc projects as required.
• Partnering closely with Revenue Recognition, Finance, Sales, Product, Infosec and Compliance teams to ensure seamless contract execution and risk management.

What Are We Looking For From You

• At least 3 years’ experience of contracts management, paralegal, or other comparable experience within a law firm or legal department.
• Knowledge of how to negotiate agreements and issue-spot delicate legal and business concerns including alignment with SHL’s business principles and a strong sense of when to escalate such matters internally.
• Excellent time management techniques and experience to take care of competing priorities while ensuring timely completion and follow up.
• Strong business acumen and experience to advise on business-related legal issues.
• Prior experience with data privacy matters, policies and contractual implications.
• Approachable with an ability to establish and grow relationships and credibility with people at all levels within the business.
• Prior experience of collaborating with external counsel.
• Ability to work independently and deliver a high standard of work under time constraints.