Contract Specialist - Global TMT

The Role

We are looking for an experienced contracts manager to advise on a variety of legal and compliance matters for our clients international businesses. In particular, you will review, draft and negotiate agreements, provide general legal guidance and assist members of the clients International Legal Team on a broad range of projects.

Reports to: 

Senior Legal Director, International

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and/or amendments to existing agreements. These will include, amongst others, agreements related to technology platforms, enterprise software licensing, consulting and professional services, and product development for television, internet, and mobile products and services, interacting with in-house and outside counsel, as appropriate.
• Perform legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case.
• Act as initial point of contact for internal teams concerning legal issues and interpretation of contracts.
• Coordinate legal functions with other departments affected by the matter/issue.
• Work closely with account managers, engineers and product teams to understand the clients products and services as well as the legal issues arising due to the nature or function of those products.
• Provide continuous counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of matters.
• Communicate new and/or modified contract terms for new and existing products, to all affected internal teams (i.e. operations, sales, finance, audit, customer support and/or data management) for their incorporation into and/or adaptation of their departmental processes.
• Manage projects as assigned.
• Work to establish processes that will create efficiencies.
• Create, update, and preserve important corporate records.
• Draft legal documents of some complexity.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from accredited institution.
• At least 4 years experience negotiating commercial transactions and counselling clients, ideally in the areas of advertising, technology, and software licensing and development.
• Knowledge of advertising and the ad tech ecosystem preferred.
• Knowledge of data and privacy laws and best practices preferred.

Contact Sophie Webb for more information
E: swebb@ckgsearch.com
T: +44 203 826 1810