Contracts Administrator

Intercontinental Exchange; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange is seeking a Contracts Administrator for its Data & Analytics Legal Team in South Africa. The role involves negotiating agreements related to data acquisition, supporting legal research, and tracking legislation impacting data privacy and operations. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certification and experience in contract law, equipped to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an in-house legal department preferred.
• Understanding of contracts law and data privacy regulations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate bespoke data license agreements and vendor agreements.
• Research and track state and federal legislation on data privacy.
• Compile databases for data use rights and restrictions.

Skills

Communication

Contract Negotiation

Legal Research

Project Management

Education

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

ICE Mortgage Technology, Inc. (an Intercontinental Exchange company) is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join the Data & Analytics Legal Team to support a wide range of legal matters including legal research, contract negotiations, and legislative tracking and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate bespoke data license agreements supporting the data acquisition and operations business unit (primarily vendor agreements and government agency website reviews).
• Research and track proposed and existing state and federal legislation governing data privacy and operations practices.
• Dispute and litigation support including working with business units to manage data suppression requests.
• Correspond with government agencies regarding a variety of data acquisition issues, including access, permitted use and required fees.
• Compile and maintain databases to track data use rights and restrictions.
• Collaborate closely with data acquisition and operations, client support and compliance teams to improve process efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting data products and services.

Knowledge and Experience

• Paralegal certification preferred
• 2+ years of experience working in an in-house legal department preferred.
• Understanding of contracts law, legal terminology, legislative process and regulations relevant to data products and services preferred.
• Experience in data licensing and contract negotiations preferred.
• Experience working across departments and teams including business, sales, operations, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and to adapt effectively in frequently changing working environments.
• A strong work ethic and desire to learn business requirements quickly, analyze legal and business risks and propose creative, business-oriented solutions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.