Job Description:

Draft and negotiate Agreements based on both client templates and supplier templates;
Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.;
Consulting and escalating positioning issues that are not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner;
Act as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and corporate legal counsel, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly;
Issue necessary modifications to clarify questions concerning such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities, or clarification of contract clauses;
Assist with training and coaching other contract specialists on legal review and interpretation;
Ensure that all contracts and agreements are filed in the contract repository;
Maintain and update contract databases and disseminate information as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;
Significant experience working with a variety of contract types i.e. preparing, reviewing, and negotiating and contract processes i.e. implementation, etc.;
5 years of relevant work experience;
Past experience with drafting agreements in the following areas IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, MRO;
Fluent in the German language;
Paralegal certificate a plus, but not required;
Must be able to state and convey legal positions clearly;
Prior experience working in IT or Financial Services industry is an advantage;
Knowledge and understanding of the procurement industry is an advantage;
Experience with contract reporting necessary i.e. total number of contracts, number of suppliers under contract, and other indicators to assess progress and effectiveness of the contract function;
Experience responding to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and redline revisions;
Demonstrated leadership skills in a team setting where team members are not direct reports;
Demonstrated ability to deliver results with cross-functional teams;
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word;
Sourcing and Procurement P4 Expert.

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Contract Specialist with German