Description

• Review, analyze, and revise contracts to protect corporate interests
• Work with business team members to negotiate contract terms with vendors
• Negotiate product and services agreements and, potentially, NDAs, software license agreements, government contracts, consulting agreements, group purchasing agreements
• Communicate effectively with the legal department and other employees and propose improvements and solutions on various concerns, issues, and projects
• Facilitate conversations with subject matter experts as part of contract negotiations
• Develop an understanding of the IT Administration department processes, procedures, and operations (and be willing to suggest alternatives to improve the same)

Skills Required

• Proficient ability working in and utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as, a willingness to learn new software systems

Experience Required

• 3+ years of demonstrated work experience negotiating commercial contracts

Skills Preferred

• Transactional expertise in working directly with business team members, as well as other cross functional departments
• Rational judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Research and investigatory skills necessary to evaluate and identify issues and propose solutions
• Ability to quickly develop and maintain relationships and rapport with business owners and cross-functional employees that help facilitate transactions and initiatives
• Use communication and diplomacy skills required to direct, persuade, and influence business team members as well as client representatives
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Be able to handle multiple matters simultaneously; and other duties, projects, and assignments

Education Required

• High school diploma and/or GED