E2open is the connected supply chain platform that enables the world’s largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. We connect more than 400,000 partners as one multi-enterprise network. Powered by the network, data, and applications, our SaaS platform anticipates disruptions and opportunities to help companies improve efficiency, reduce waste, and operate sustainably. Our employees around the world are focused on delivering enduring value for our clients.
Location: UK - Please only apply if you currently reside in, and have the legal right to work in the UK.
The Senior Contracts Specialist helps accelerate E2open’s success by providing practical, creative, critical, thoughtful, and quick answers to key contractual questions. The Senior Contracts Specialist is a sophisticated negotiator who can draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements. The Senior Contract Specialist assists with the continuous development of the contract function and its processes. E2open’s Legal function is diligent and proactive and works cross-functionally with all areas of the company in a collaborative, collegial, fast-paced, global team environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write, review, draft, and negotiate complex and unique SaaS agreements, software license agreements, order forms, service level agreements, professional services agreements, partner agreements, and contract addenda.
- Identify terms that vary from corporate standards to ensure accuracy and compliance, recommend appropriate modifications, engage, and collaborate with internal stakeholders in sales, professional services, legal, product management, support, and other internal organizations.
- Assist with the establishment of initiatives for contracts function, including contracting tools and processes, legal language library, reference materials, and playbooks.
- Provide training to salespersons on how to distinguish commercial and legal terms and tips for negotiating the commercial terms.
- Act as a liaison between internal and external customers to efficiently drive the contract review and approval process to its conclusion.
- Mentor junior contract specialists.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience in the creation, negotiation, preparation, administration, and monitoring of technology-related agreements.
- Experience with SaaS and/or enterprise software agreements is highly desirable.
- Experience working closely with salespeople
- Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional and tactful manner.
E2open is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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E2open does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates or preferred vendors. We will not consider unsolicited referrals.
