Job Description
Summary:
· We’re
in search of a Contracts Manager IV for planning, leading, and
executing a portfolio of high-impact, strategically significant negotiations
across multiple sales channels and global initiatives. Experience in
drafting and negotiating commercial sales agreements, with a proven track
record in managing complex contracts across diverse industries.
Here are some of the specific details:
Job Title: Contracts Manager IV
Location: Austin TX 78727 Hybrid
Duration: 12+ Month contract with possibility of
extension
Status:
(Hybrid)
Job Title: Contracts Manager/Negotiator
Job Summary: As
a member of the Worldwide (WW) Contracts team within client’s Legal department,
you will work closely with various stakeholders, legal counsel, and
cross-functional teams to develop, negotiate, and manage complex commercial
sales agreements. This role spans across multiple routes-to-market, including
consumer, carrier, enterprise, education, government, and health & wellness
sectors.
Description:
This role will be responsible for planning, leading, and executing a
portfolio of high-impact, strategically significant negotiations across
multiple sales channels and global initiatives. As a critical member of the WW
Contracts team within client’s Legal department, you will collaborate closely
with legal counsel, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to oversee the
development, review, negotiation, and ongoing refinement of commercial sales
agreements and standard templates. You will play a central role in establishing
a consistent and disciplined approach to contract management, applying
standardized language, templates, and processes, and utilizing contract
lifecycle automation tools to streamline and optimize workflows. The ideal
candidate will bring extensive experience in contract negotiation and
management, combined with a sharp strategic mindset. You will need to
demonstrate exceptional written, verbal, and analytical communication skills,
along with the ability to understand complex business needs and translate them
into clear contractual terms that align with organizational goals. Your ability
to navigate intricate legal and business scenarios, formulate executive-level
recommendations, and safeguard client’s legal and commercial interests will be
crucial. You must also excel in problem-solving, with a strong ability to
influence stakeholders and drive outcomes that balance legal risk, business
objectives, and customer satisfaction.
Key to success in this role is your proactive approach to identifying and
mitigating risks while seizing opportunities for optimization. You will resolve
unique contractual challenges as they arise, and collaborate effectively with
internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that contract outcomes align
with client’s business objectives, all while fostering positive, long-term
relationships. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining high levels of
customer satisfaction and ensuring that negotiated agreements create value for
both client and its partners. Beyond legal expertise, you will be expected to
be a strategic, solution-oriented communicator who can break down complex
issues into actionable insights for various stakeholders at all levels. The
ideal candidate will be discrete, highly organized, and adaptable, with the
ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure
environment. You must thrive in an agile and dynamic setting, with the energy
and drive to deliver successful contract negotiations and outcomes that
contribute directly to the continued success of client.
Your success will be defined by your ability to effectively balance business
needs, legal protections, and customer experience, and to consistently drive
high-quality contractual outcomes in a timely and efficient manner. Your
capacity to manage complex projects, communicate with impact, and influence
decision-making will be key factors in shaping the broader business strategy
and ensuring client's ongoing global success.
Minimum Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating commercial sales
agreements, with a proven track record in managing complex contracts across
diverse industries. In-depth knowledge of commercial legal principles, including applicable
laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Adept with contract analysis, including process driven compliance to align with
internal policies.
Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent negotiations, ensuring timely
resolution of key issues while maintaining focus on quality.
Strong drafting skills with the ability to frame, structure, and negotiate
complex agreements that balance business needs with legal safeguards.
Detailed planner with a proven track record for managing multi-year
negotiations.
Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal,
with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise
manner to various stakeholders.
Cross-functional collaboration experience, successfully driving global contract
reviews and facilitating communication across diverse teams.
High degree of attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines while
delivering high-quality work.
Persuasive negotiation skills, with a focus on fostering positive relationships
with both internal and external partners.
Familiarity with template management, including approval processes and ensuring
consistency across contractual documents.
Project management skills including presenting and delivering on project
objectives, timelines, milestones and updates with measurable business benefits
to all levels of management.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required; MBA/Paralegal preferred (JD
considered).
A
reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position
is $70 to $78/hour
Benefits
will also be available and details are available at the following link:
I
am looking forward to speaking with you today.
About
us:
Harvey
Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in
technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the
talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.
Our
company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively
short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to
operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a
passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees.
We
are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization
with over forty offices worldwide.
For
more information, please visit us at
Thanks
& Regards,
Sateesh
Podishetty
Sr.
Recruiter
(615)
219-6205
[email protected]
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Worldwide