Senior Associate, Contract Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Join a dedicated team focused on delivering services and ensuring compliance with all commitments made to the client.

• Prepare and negotiate a diverse array of contracts, including content and development agreements, software development contracts, professional and consulting services contracts, staffing agreements, licensing contracts, other IP/IT contracts, and general commercial contracts.

• Collaborate with junior team members, providing training and guidance to help them develop into proficient negotiators.

• Support the Delivery lead by managing more intricate negotiations and overseeing the quality control of junior team members, some of whom may be new to negotiations.

• Follow established delivery processes and honor commitments.

• Identify new opportunities to enhance client negotiation processes and procedures while strengthening our long-term relationships.

• Input and manage data within Factor and client systems, ensuring they are kept current.

• Assist in developing contract templates, playbooks, and other resources for the team's use.

• Stay informed about legal and other pertinent developments.

• Contribute to a team that is dedicated to continuously enhancing our service to clients and delivering added value.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of a Law Degree and/or being Legally Qualified.

• Legally authorized to work in the country where this role is located.

• A minimum of 4 years of proven experience in independently drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, either within a law firm, as part of an in-house legal team, or at Factor.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to operate with significant independence, requiring minimal or no supervision.

• Strong commercial awareness, collaborating directly with business managers.

• Legal expertise to function as a senior advisor to clients and act as an escalation point for junior team members on issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Proficient working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Word.

• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members.

• Background in client relationship management.

• Familiarity with a recognized matter management system as part of daily operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to advance your career in an international, innovative company that provides legal services to leading brands globally.

• Chance to be part of an industry-leading executive team, alongside over 300 lawyers, contract specialists, technologists, and process consultants.

• An inclusive and supportive work environment where all contributions are appreciated.

• Flexible working hours that respect work-life balance.

• A flexible working model.