Contracts Specialist
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About the Role
Guidepoint is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage contract drafting, review, and negotiation for global stakeholders. The role involves serving as the main point of contact between the legal team and internal/external stakeholders, managing contract queues, and ensuring compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate all types of contracts including client and vendor agreements, NDAs, amendments, SOWs, DPAs, SaaS agreements
- Manage Contracts Queue and coordinate all aspects of contract management
- Serve as primary contact between legal department and internal/external stakeholders for contract matters
- Manage Contract Template library and other knowledge management functions
- Ensure compliance with contract approval policies and procedures
- Liaise with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams on contracts as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 3 years' experience working with contracts
- Contract management experience, preferably in house
- Experience reviewing, editing, interpreting and negotiating legal agreements
- Experience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreements
- Strong organizational and communications skills
- Law Degree is a big plus
- Apttus/Conga (Salesforce) contracts management system experience is very helpful
- Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Guidepoint’s Legal team provides expertise, advice, and support across all offices globally.
- We are seeking a Contracts Specialist to serve as the main point of contact for contract management.
What You'll Do
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of contracts for global stakeholders.
- Managing Contracts Queue and coordination of all aspects of contract management.
- Serving as primary contact between legal department and stakeholders.
- Reviewing, responding and managing contracts related questions.
- Managing Contract Template library and knowledge management.
- Ensuring compliance with contract approval policies and procedures.
- Liaising with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams.
- Special projects as needed.
What You Have
- Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years' experience working with contracts.
- Law Degree is a big plus.
- Contract management experience, preferably in house.
- Experience reviewing, editing, interpreting and negotiating legal agreements.
- Experience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreements.
- Strong organizational and communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to digest complex compliance practices.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to shift focus and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong client service focus.
- Must be comfortable in a fast paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Apttus/Conga (Salesforce) contracts management system experience.
- Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws.
- Knowledge of legal developments in AI.
What We Offer
- Offices within the heart of Dubai at the DIFC.
- A progression plan for career growth.
- Private medical insurance (including dental).
- Opportunities to participate in CSR programs.
- Fun team events and outings.
- Stocked pantry and breakfast offerings.
- WFH flexibility on Fridays.
- Easy access to metro and public transport.
- Nurturing, close knit office environment.
About Guidepoint
- Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform.
- Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and 1,600 employees worldwide.
- We inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on demand intelligence.
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