Global Contracts Counsel: Strategy & Negotiations

ADP, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Matched Retirement Savings

Wellness Program

Short-and Long-Term Disability

Charitable Contribution Match

Holidays

Personal Days & Vacation

Paid Volunteer Time Off

and more.

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Counsel, Global Contracts to lead complex commercial transactions for ADP’s Global Contracts Team.

The successful candidate will negotiate client, strategic and vendor contracts and advise senior business stakeholders, including sales, finance, procurement and operations, on contract strategy, legal risk and risk mitigation across ADP business units. This high-visibility role requires collaboration across sales, finance, procurement and operations and may involve

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Member of a state bar in one of the 50 states.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience in contract negotiation, outsourcing and technology transactions.
• 2-3+ years at a top law firm and some in-house experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of outsourcing arrangements, technology contracts and business law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel; mergers & acquisitions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and close a wide variety of complex outsourcing and technology contracts.
• Collaborate with sales, finance and leadership to reach successful contract outcomes.
• Advise on contract terms consistent with ADP practices and goals.
• Develop training on contract terms and ADP positions.
• Contribute to ADP’s culture of innovation while managing risk.
• Perform special assignments and projects as directed.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Outsourcing contracts

Technology transactions

Legal risk management

Business stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communications skills

Education

Juris Doctor

State bar admission

ABA-accredited law school

Mergers & acquisitions experience

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Counsel, Global Contracts to lead complex commercial transactions for ADP’s Global Contracts Team.

The successful candidate will negotiate client, strategic and vendor contracts and advise senior business stakeholders, including sales, finance, procurement and operations, on contract strategy, legal risk and risk mitigation across ADP business units. This high-visibility role requires collaboration across sales, finance, procurement and operations and may involve