Contracts Analyst

The role requires the individual to be well skilled in commercial and contract analysis and provision of professional advice and guidance on contract interpretation, understanding of the key risks and obligations of contracting.

Candidates should have strengths in teamwork (internal & external customers), contract risk/liability assessment and problem-solving. They must also have the interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal clients.

Candidates should be experienced in working autonomously/remotely from the team/clients but open to seeking advice from senior team members when needed.

The role may include local, regional, or global support and may also require travel from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support in connection with a range of contract types, including drafting and reviewing change control notices, small contract documents, legal research and contract interpretation.
• Work in tandem with a senior lead, if assigned, to assess and draft contractual provisions.
• Adherence to client policies, procedures and processes.
• Assist account teams with change control notices and amendments to existing agreements.
• Ensure that contracts and proposals are properly entered into organizational databases and securely maintained.
• Perform appropriate administrative and operational research to support proposal and contract development.
• Engage relevant stakeholders in negotiation decisions involving legal or regulatory requirements, contract standards and cost targets.
• Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal clients about contractual issues.

Qualifications

• LLB required (or regional equivalent education).
• 2+ years of experience in law firm and/or global corporation. Outsourcing/supplier experience desirable.
• Contract and commercial drafting and assessment experience required, including a level of client (internal or external) engagement.
• Ability to work remotely and within a team, build relationships with other business functions (legal, finance, compliance etc).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in the local language and English.
• Demonstrable knowledge and judgment about contractual and commercial risks/issues in transactions.
• Demonstrate ability to think outside the box.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamental legal provisions of commercial contracts.
• Focused on results
• Analytical approach