[Hiring] Contracts Specialist @Guidepoint

Role Description

Guidepoint’s Legal team plays an important and global role across all our offices. The team provides their expertise, advice, recommendations, 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.

• 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
• Responsible for managing Contracts Queue and coordination of all aspects of contract management
• Serve 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 inbox
• Manage Contract Template library and other knowledge management functions
• Ensure compliance with contract approval policies and procedures
• Liaise with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams on contracts as needed
• Special projects on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years' experience working with contracts
• Law Degree is a big plus, but is not required
• Contract management experience, preferably in-house
• Experience reviewing, editing, interpreting, and negotiating legal agreements
• Experience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreements
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and projects, track and follow up on projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to digest complex compliance practices
• Ability to work independently and seek assistance or support as necessary
• Ability to shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative where appropriate
• Strong client service focus and flexibility
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Must handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity

Requirements

• Apttus/Conga (Salesforce) contracts management system experience is very helpful
• Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws and experience negotiating data processing agreements
• Knowledge of legal developments in AI and how to incorporate them into contracts

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance
• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off, and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Free snacks and beverages in the office
• Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events