Legal -- Contract Management -- VP
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities (Day Job)
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a full range of commercial contracts that may include some or all of the following:
o Software Agreements
o Hardware Purchase Agreements
o Multimedia Agreements
o Services Agreements/Engagement Letters
o Training, Events and Sponsorship Agreements
o Renewals/Amendments/Schedules
o Termination Letters/Novation
NDAs
Legal Research - Conducting legal research and assisting in other ad hoc project work
Data Privacy - Privacy Impact Assessment , Review/Negotiate Data Privacy Exhibits and handle other miscellaneous tasks
Assisting in the organization and maintenance of form/template contracts
Handling large-scale contract remediation and data extraction projects
Duties such as tracking status of legal matters
Requirements
Experience
Qualified lawyer LLB (LLM will be an added advantage)
0-5 years’ post qualification experience at a law firm or in-house role in financial services or technology sectors
Solid track record working in a professional environment
Candidate with prior legal research/projects/data background is preferred
Knowledge
Understanding of legal documents and terminologies
Basic understanding and exposure to international commercial and technology law and terminologies will be an added advantage
Should exhibit comfort working with technology and the ability to learn and display proficiency on technical systems and programs.
Proficient with MS Office (Excel proficiency is required - specific focus on excel macros)
Knowledge of document automation, contract analysis and other legal tech software an advantage
Qualifications - External
Skills and Qualities
Team player who can successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
Ability to think independently, form opinions and make decisions
Ability to anticipate ahead of time and escalate issues as appropriate
Pragmatic and analytical problem solving skills - candidate needs to consistently apply sound judgment
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills ? ability to effectively correspond with various groups and senior professionals over email and the telephone
