What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at TUV SUD America?
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Legal-Americas, Contracts Manager and playing a critical role in the overall management and success of the legal team, the Contracts Manager will assume ownership and accountability for ensuring accurate and compliant contract terms with customers and overall management of the contract workflow within the department.
Responsibilities
Support a high-volume legal department in all matters including contract tracking, organization, corporate governance processes, due diligence and other duties as assigned
Follow up on pending matters and answer general inquiries and provide standard templates.
Manage processing of insurance requests and terms and conditions
GDPR compliance updating
Review and maintain all agreements in connection with contract management software
Assist with maintenance of corporate records and filing of compliance documents, and any other legal matters requiring support
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes and drive implementation through multi-department collaboration and coordination
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned as related to corporate governance, insurance, renewals, data privacy, litigation, board resolutions, maintaining corporate filings, officer lists, respond to discovery requests etc.
Ensure prioritization and completion of high level or urgent legal matters.
Participate in global initiatives, projects and reporting as required.
Participate in internal/external audits as required.
Facilitate and/or partner with team on special projects as assigned.
Some travel is required (domestic and international).
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and paralegal or contracts manager certificate required
Prior law firm or in house corporate experience desired as a corporate paralegal or contracts manager
10 years of contract review and negotiation experience
Demonstrated experience in working independently to identify, analyze, and solve problems with creative solutions with minimal supervision
Excellent writing and communication skills, ability to work well within a team environment, strong work ethic and understanding of legal needs and requirements
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to prioritize conflicting needs; handles matters confidentially, expeditiously, proactively and follows through on tasks until successful completion.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality
Ability to work effectively, and efficiently and strive for continuous improvement.
Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TUV SUD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TUV SUD values and culture cornerstones and will be evaluated in performance assessments.:
Communication
Collaboration
Customer Orientation
Self- Management
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
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Paid vacation time
Competitive compensation
Retirement savings plans
Wellness benefits
Flexible working hours
Home office
Family care benefits
free parking spaces
Employee events
Structured professional development
Sick leave
Long-term-service awards
Full time / permanent
remote
Wakefield
United States
Corporate Functions & Business Support
Professionals 6 - 10 years of experience
TUV SUD America Inc.
143645
TUV SUD Recruiting
1-800-888-0123careers.us@tuvsud.comAt TUV SUD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD.
Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TUV SUD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 28,000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. For over 30 years, throughout 33 locations, it is TUV SUD America's priority to create a safer future. To protect people, property and the environment from technology-related risks; we drive consumer protection, digital transformation, sustainable development, and urbanization.
TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
