Legal Manager
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West Monroe Partners has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced Transactional Attorney. This individual will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, revising and negotiating service contracts and other documentation. This individual will communicate potential risk to the internal business leaders and work together to negotiate contract terms and obtain requisite sign-off on revisions to template and other documentation, including Professional Services Agreements, Data Privacy Addenda, Business Associate Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, software licenses, requests for proposals (RFPs), vendor agreements, NDAs, and Release Forms.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the full contract lifecycle from initial review to signatures and post-execution term management
- Prepare/review, redline, and negotiate contracts, including Professional Services Agreements, Data Privacy Addenda, Business Associate Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, software licenses, requests for proposals (RFPs), vendor agreements, NDAs, and Release Forms
- Communicate the status of agreements and advise as to risks associated with non-standard legal terms (including IP ownership issues, limitation on liability, warranties, and indemnities) to necessary stakeholders and verify their understanding and acceptance of the legal and business terms of the agreements
- Develop and execute processes to increase efficiency and scalability for the internal legal department
- Assist with preparation for Risk and Privacy Committee and other internal meetings on behalf of Legal
- Provide legal training and updates to all new director hires
- Assist with implementation and management of contract review and management tools within the Legal team
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- 5+ years in-house experience reviewing complex commercial contracts, including drafting, redlining, and negotiation. Prior experience negotiating service agreements for the Big Four or other top tier professional services firms is strongly preferred
- Experience managing outside counsel is a plus
- Skilled at review and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents
- Excellent customer services skills and ability to communicate effectively and explain legal concepts to non-legal individuals (verbally and in writing) to junior professionals up to C-suite, as well as to listen actively
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Function on an independent basis and be a team player. Prioritize multiple tasks at hand. Ability to respond dynamically in prioritizing matters
- Sound, practical business judgment, and a problem-solving, client focused, results oriented approach
- Comfortable working with senior management as well as consulting and technical staff
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Excellent document reviewing and proofreading skills
- Strong skills at business writing, including spelling and grammar
- Effective and nimble in a challenging and constantly changing environment
- Strong organizational skills and priority setting
- Process-oriented; superior attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent team worker with good interpersonal skills and collegial attitude
- Skilled in MS Office Products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of SharePoint, Salesforce, DocuSign, and Onit, a plus
West Monroe is a digital services firm that partners with companies in transformative industries to deliver quantifiable financial value. We believe that digital is a mindset and it’s something companies become, not something they do. We bring together diverse, multidisciplinary teams that use their expertise to develop and execute new ideas and ways of working.
At West Monroe, we invest in our people and care in a big way. We are growing the next generation of leaders who lead with inclusion, enabling us to address our clients’ most complex challenges. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel supported, our team will help you grow. We believe that growth breeds opportunity for all. And know that when we come together, we can do what's never been done.
Our fast-paced culture and collaborative teams bring the energy and expertise needed to make an impact and deliver beyond expectations. If you are ready to set big goals with us, join us on our journey of building what matters for our clients, our people, and our communities.
West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion.
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