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We’re looking for a Legal Contracts Manager who is a fearless change agent, eager to be at the forefront of innovation, and not afraid to take the path less traveled. Sound like you? Then take a look at the responsibilities and requirements below, this might just be your #dreamjob.
Position Summary
The Legal Contracts Manager will work closely with our Head of Legal to oversee the management of PatSnap legal contracts and ancillary matters related thereto.
The Legal Contracts Manager will be responsible for proactively managing and supporting all sales inquiries and negotiation of customer and vendor contracts. This role requires full contract administration responsibilities, including drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts.
You will have the opportunity to coordinate closings, support the implementation of new legal technology platforms, participate in special projects and initiatives throughout the company, and help build our best-in-class Legal team. As PatSnap continues to scale, this position will be pivotal in ensuring that we continue to scale our legal department to support our future growth plans. You will also be responsible for managing and supporting contract inquiries for both customer and vendor contracts, which requires full contract administration responsibilities, including drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts.
Additionally, the Legal Contracts Manager will collaborate cross-functionally amongst various departments within PatSnap, by engaging with other key stakeholders, such as finance, HR and revenue operations. In particular, you will provide advice as to the company’s contractual rights and obligations, help solve complex commercial projects, assess and manage risks, and serve on the front lines of contract negotiations. The Legal Contracts Manager will maintain PatSnap’s operational performance standards, including accuracy, quality work product, efficiency, and compliance.
This role reports to PatSnap’s Head of Legal located in Toronto, and the ability to work autonomously is imperative.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial contracts to ensure contractual relationships with clients and vendors align with PatSnap’s business goals and risk tolerance guidelines
- Proactively support a growing sales team in all contract-related issues, including negotiating contract terms, assessing and managing risks, and advising on commercial special terms when needed
- Provide support to and collaborate with other functions such as HR, Finance, and Revenue Operations when needed, in reviewing contractual terms with other third parties, such as vendors and employees
- Lead contract negotiations with customers and vendors alike, ensuring that compliance is achieved, and consistency of contractual obligations is met
- Accountable for meeting business targets and timelines, by proactively driving contracts and files to completion
- Responsible for driving sales, finance, legal, and other contributors by coordinating closings and quarterbacking contracting initiatives
- Manage overlapping and coinciding deadlines in high volume and high pace environment
- Provide subject matter expertise and interpretation of contractual terms
- Develop and monitor compliance protocols for company-wide policies, booking processes, and revenue recognition matters
- Retain strong legal, regulatory, and financial knowledge by interacting with and seeking guidance from the Head of Legal, in order to keep your knowledge up to date
- Identify and lead process improvements, develop tools to streamline and increase efficiency, and take on projects to add value to the department and the organization
- Deliver quality results with a continuous view of department and company objectives
Requirements
- 3 or more years of contract management experience within the software and technology Industry
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word, and Excel, Salesforce, SharePoint and DocuSign
- Experience with international contracts
- Attention to detail and intellectual independence are paramount to achieve success in this position
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of diverse individuals, as well as with a legal team that is dispersed geographically
- Ability to respond calmly, creatively, and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, legal research skills, and organizational skills with an ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility in adapting to changing priorities
- Ability to take ownership of large-scale projects while conveying a strong work ethic
- Highly motivated, proactive, and reliable
- Familiarity with SaaS contracts would be advantageous
Benefits & Perks:
- 25 days annual leave allowance + bank holidays
- One year of paid Maternity Leave
- Four weeks of paid Paternity Leave
- Perkbox benefit scheme, we aim to reward our PatSnappers for all their hard work as much as we can.
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Private healthcare with Bupa Healthcare
- Private pension with Scottish Widows
- Life Assurance
- Payroll giving
- 2 company paid volunteering days
PatSnap is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish. We encourage you to apply!
