Contracts Manager

Our Customer is an American computer and consumer electronics company famous for creating phones and computers. As one of the largest companies globally with a market cap of over 2 trillion dollars, it is a major leader in the space. Although this company was founded in 1976 it has transformed how we connect and communicate worldwide.

We are seeking a Contracts Manager on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role will This role is a hybrid setup with 2 days remote and 3 days onsite in Austin, TX.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with counsel and various stakeholders to develop, negotiate, and update commercial sales agreements across multiple routes-to-market (consumer, enterprise, education, government, health & wellness)
• Assist with template approval and management process
• Proactively identify and resolve unique business scenarios and formulating executive-level contractual recommendations while safeguarding the company at all times
• Create a positive customer experience, while developing key relationships with account representatives both within the organization and customer representatives

Must-haves:

• 6+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial sales agreements
• Advanced understanding of contractual terms and conditions, superior drafting skills, as well as extensive experience in executing against several complex negotiations simultaneously and is accountable for planning and driving a portfolio of strategic negotiations across multiple sales channels and global projects
• A demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of applicable commercial legal principles
• Adept with contract analysis, including process driven compliance to align with internal policies
• The ability to work on diverse contractual issues simultaneously
• The ability to frame, draft and negotiate agreements
• Detailed planner with a proven track record for managing multi-year negotiations
• A high degree of analysis and problem-solving
• Ability to influence and persuade
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Have successfully worked with and facilitated 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
• Project management skills including presenting and delivering on project objectives, timelines, milestones and updates with measurable business benefits to all levels of management
• Experience supporting Education Bids, Reps/Certs review, a plus
• 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
• Discrete, high-energy, agile-minded, strategic, proactive, a direct communicator, highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-moving, complex environment

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.