Sr. Legal Contracts Manager

Equifax; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare packages

401k matching

Paid time off

Career development platform

Job summary

Equifax is seeking a Senior Legal Contracts Manager to support the US Sales organization from the St. Louis, MO office. The role involves negotiating and drafting diverse business-to-business contracts, providing risk analysis, and educating the sales team on contracting practices.

You will work with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include end-to-end contract negotiations, crafting custom terms, and leading process improvement initiatives within the US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of related legal contract review experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, negotiates and approves non-standard contractual terms and conditions.
• Manages end-to-end contract negotiation for edits and custom terms requested by customers.
• Educates sales organization by providing risk analysis of contractual terms and exceptions.
• Maintains records of contract assignments and supports process improvements.
• Coordinates with Risk Management, Finance and Security to ensure contractual requirements.
• Leads, or participates in, department projects and process improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA approved Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Senior Legal Contracts Manager supports the US Sales organization by providing expertise in negotiating and drafting a variety of business to business contracts as a part of the US Legal Contract Management team. Develops, reviews, negotiates and approves non-standard contractual terms and conditions. Responsible for end to end contract negotiation for edits and custom contract terms requested by customers, collaborating with cross functional stakeholders. Educates sales organization by providing risk analysis of contractual terms and exceptions. Maintains ongoing records of contract assignments and participates in ongoing process improvement initiatives. This position will be located in our St. Louis, MO office.

What You'll Do:

• Development and fulfillment of contract requirements and terms in the sale/delivery of information services; authorized to draft, review, approve and negotiate diverse variety of customer contracts, contract amendments and extensions.

• Responsible for directing, project managing and negotiating customer contracts. Project management includes facilitating and consolidating multiple sources of information into a comprehensive contract inclusive of all stakeholder input.

• Combines business and legal expertise to create innovative custom contract solutions to meet business objectives; evaluates and interprets contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations, applying and recommending best practices.

• Provides guidance on contractual terms, policies and procedures to sales organization, project managers and other operational/legal support staff, including training on contracting practices and procedures.

• Advises sales organization on business terms and conditions, including providing business risk analysis, and collaborates with sales and business to create contractual solutions.

• Works directly with Risk Management Department / Finance / Security to coordinate and facilitate contractual requirements and performs contract risk analysis and escalates strategic contracts to senior Legal resources as applicable.

• Participates in department projects; recommends, contributes to and may lead process improvement initiatives.

What experience you need:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of related legal contract review experience

What could set you apart:

• ABA approved Paralegal Certificate.

• Demonstrates broad knowledge of legal principles and procedures as they relate to contracts.

• Strong analytic skills with ability to interpret complex information and adapt it as needed.

• Proficiency in time management skills required to manage and support diverse types of agreements and product areas.

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We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Primary Location:

USA-St. Louis-Clayton

Function:

Function - Legal

Schedule:

Full time