Working with corporate in-house counsel, the Contract Manager will review, draft, and negotiate legal and commercial documents and contracts, including product purchase agreements, event agreements, services agreements, data protection and privacy agreements, RFPs, sponsorship agreements, and sales quotes. Contracts will be both for Optiv’s internal consumption and for resale to Optiv customers. The Contract Manager will ensure contracts and documents comply with Optiv policy and escalate any exceptions. The Contract Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timing and commercial needs are met. The Contract Manager is responsible for administrative tasks related to each contract, including signature routing, creating and maintaining records in Optiv’s contract management system, and documenting any non-standard terms.
How you'll make an impact
Drafting and negotiating contracts with third-party vendors covering the purchase of products or services with an eye towards mitigating Optiv’s risk and ensuring market value
Appropriately applying principles, concepts, practices, and standards used to minimize Optiv’s risk and liability in contractual relationships
Using proper document change-management practices to ensure transparency and trust with internal and external stakeholders
Assessing financial risks of purchases
Preparing executive summaries requesting CFO approval for purchases
Ensuring that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions
Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and resolving grievances with vendors
Preparing and processing purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, equipment, and services
Identify and implement improvements to documents and processes that increase efficiency and reduce Optiv’s risk
Performing work under general direction and accomplishing core tasks autonomously
Participating in development of special projects as assigned by management
Effectively prioritizing tasks and executing tasks in a timely manner
Maintaining a complete and accurate centralized repository of legal documents
Effectively communicating Optiv’s position directly with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Performing other duties as assigned
What we're looking for
Contract management experience, including contract review and negotiation, preferably in private sector settings
BS/BA/paralegal certificate
Basic contract drafting skills including proficiency with document redlining protocol
Understanding of common commercial contracting concepts, including limitation of liability, indemnity, product licensing, warranty, assignment, and confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and persuasion skills, including the ability to weigh and articulate the risk and benefit of various scenarios and propose effective resolutions
Experience with one or more types of ERP systems (SAP Ariba, Oracle NetSuite, etc.) preferred
Understanding of purchasing procedures and policies including the end-to-end source-to-pay process preferred
Familiarity with information security and compliance regulations preferred
Willingness to take on additional duties in a growing company
What you can expect from Optiv
A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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