Contracts Specialist

Contracts SpecialistNew York, New York, United StatesGuidepoint's Legal team plays an important and global role across all our offices. The team provides their expertise, advise, recommendation and support to multiple parts of the business to ensure a seamless and efficient process.We are currently seeking a Contracts Specialist to serve as the main point of contact between the legal team and internal/external stakeholders regarding all contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiation. This role will report to our Associate General Counsel.What You'll Do:Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of contracts, including client and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments and renewals, Statements of Work, data processing agreements, SaaS agreements, etc., for global stakeholders in various company locationsResponsible for managing Contracts Queue and coordination of all aspects of contract managementServe as primary contact between the legal department and internal and external stakeholders seeking contract review and revision, copies, questions, status updates etc.Review, respond and manage contracts-related questions within the Contracts inboxManage Contract Template library and other knowledge management functionsEnsure compliance with contract approval policies and proceduresLiaise with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams on contracts as neededSpecial projects on an as-needed basisWhat You Have:Bachelor's Degree, with at least 3 years' experience working with contractsLaw Degree is a big plus, but is not requiredContract management experience, preferably in-houseExperience reviewing, editing, interpreting and negotiating legal agreementsExperience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreementsStrong organizational and communications skills, ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and projects, track and follow up on projectsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels, including across various offices as necessaryAbility to digest complex compliance practices and the diligence to ensure that contractual drafting and review is always consistent with those practicesAbility to work independently and seek assistance or support as necessaryAbility to shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative where appropriate, all while meeting deadlines and providing timely responsesStrong client service focus and flexibilityMust be comfortable in a fast-paced environmentMust handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion and integrityPreferred Qualifications:Apttus/Conga (Salesforce) contracts management system experience is very helpfulKnowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws and experience negotiation data processing agreementsKnowledge of legal developments in AI and how to incorporate them into contractsWhat We Offer:The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000.

Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.You will also be eligible for the following benefits:15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick daysComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansWill match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plansCommuter benefits and a corporate gym rateDevelopment opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platformFree snacks and beverages in the officeFriday happy hour and "Summer Fridays"Year-round corporate athletic leagueCasual work environment, team building, and other social eventsAbout Guidepoint:Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients' decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint's 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations' research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives.

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