Posted : Sunday, December 03, 2023 04:31 AM
*VitalSource®,*is hiring a *Senior Contract Manager* to contribute to our *Legal *team located in *Raleigh, North Carolina (hybrid).
* The Senior Contract Manager will craft, develop, and lead contract management across the company.
This role includes commercial and vendor contract management, legal compliance, and other areas of legal operations.
The Senior Contract Manager will also lead special projects as assigned by the Senior Corporate Counsel and General Counsel.
*VitalSource is a mission-driven company delivering affordable, impactful learning to anyone, anywhere.
* *Key Responsibilities:* * Own and manage contract drafting process including working with all necessary departments to help Sales respond to stakeholder feedback, including managing “redline” changes leading up to stakeholder acceptance * Functions as primary point of contact and escalation point with all cross-functional stakeholders involved in the order process to facilitate agreement closure.
* Drives legal review of all nonstandard contract terms to ensure they are compliant with VitalSource standards.
* Identifies and removes barriers in deal processes.
* Builds productive relationships and feedback loops with Legal, Finance, Sales and Product teams to drive agreement efficiencies.
* Identify and recommend organizational and operational process improvement, workflows, and automation opportunities to meet the growth trends and operating needs of the legal organization.
* Establish, update, and maintain global contract templates and accepted contract provisions to be used by the legal team and for approved use by the business * Develop and report on KPIs associated with the contracting process and legal department objectives.
Build metrics and trends on key data points aligned to the Legal team's key objectives and strategic plan, as well as overall department effectiveness and efficiency * Coordinate approvals, signatures, notarization, and legalization of documents * Other Duties:Documents contract administration standard operating processes Reports on Key Performance Indicators related to contracts Develops internal training materials, contracts guidance and reference materials, and conducts regular contract training sessions Provides guidance in streamlining departmental workflows *Required Qualifications:* * Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field * 6+ years experience in a corporate legal role * Experience partnering with operations, sales, and finance is preferred * CPCM or CP designation or JD is a plus * Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat expertise * Technical experience with Salesforce and DocuSign preferred *Preferred Skills:* * Familiarity with boilerplate contract terms and experience reviewing and responding to red-lined commercial contracts.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands based on business needs * Proactive and results-focused individual with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to develop and maintain constructive/cooperative working relationships with others * Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations * Knowledge of the organization, operating procedures, and policies of the company * Ability to meet and maintain performance objectives (standards) * Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning projects assigned and the content of those projects as needed *What We Offer:* * *Culture:* Collaborative, Inclusive, and Mission-driven * *More in your pocket:* Competitive base salary and a strong variable component * *We take care of all aspects of our people:* Generous, well-rounded benefits such as Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, FSA, HSA, ID Protection, Pet and Legal Insurance * *Retirement:* 401K match up to 5% * *We support our families:* 12 weeks of paid parental leave * *Continued education:* Use our tuition reimbursement program * *The Importance of Balance:* start at 4 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days, 10 company holidays, and 3 personal days * *Flexibility:* flexible work schedules and remote capabilities (by team) - feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home * *Casual Dress*: be as comfortable at work as you are in your own living room * *Wellness*: lots of opportunities for fitness challenges and rewards *Salary Range: *$90,000 to $110,000 *Who We Are:* VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide.
As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results.
Learn more at https://vitalsource.
comand follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
_ * _EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled_ * _We participate in EVerify.
_ * _EEO Poster in English_ * _EEO Poster in Spanish_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.
00 - $110,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27601
* The Senior Contract Manager will craft, develop, and lead contract management across the company.
This role includes commercial and vendor contract management, legal compliance, and other areas of legal operations.
The Senior Contract Manager will also lead special projects as assigned by the Senior Corporate Counsel and General Counsel.
*VitalSource is a mission-driven company delivering affordable, impactful learning to anyone, anywhere.
* *Key Responsibilities:* * Own and manage contract drafting process including working with all necessary departments to help Sales respond to stakeholder feedback, including managing “redline” changes leading up to stakeholder acceptance * Functions as primary point of contact and escalation point with all cross-functional stakeholders involved in the order process to facilitate agreement closure.
* Drives legal review of all nonstandard contract terms to ensure they are compliant with VitalSource standards.
* Identifies and removes barriers in deal processes.
* Builds productive relationships and feedback loops with Legal, Finance, Sales and Product teams to drive agreement efficiencies.
* Identify and recommend organizational and operational process improvement, workflows, and automation opportunities to meet the growth trends and operating needs of the legal organization.
* Establish, update, and maintain global contract templates and accepted contract provisions to be used by the legal team and for approved use by the business * Develop and report on KPIs associated with the contracting process and legal department objectives.
Build metrics and trends on key data points aligned to the Legal team's key objectives and strategic plan, as well as overall department effectiveness and efficiency * Coordinate approvals, signatures, notarization, and legalization of documents * Other Duties:Documents contract administration standard operating processes Reports on Key Performance Indicators related to contracts Develops internal training materials, contracts guidance and reference materials, and conducts regular contract training sessions Provides guidance in streamlining departmental workflows *Required Qualifications:* * Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field * 6+ years experience in a corporate legal role * Experience partnering with operations, sales, and finance is preferred * CPCM or CP designation or JD is a plus * Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat expertise * Technical experience with Salesforce and DocuSign preferred *Preferred Skills:* * Familiarity with boilerplate contract terms and experience reviewing and responding to red-lined commercial contracts.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands based on business needs * Proactive and results-focused individual with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to develop and maintain constructive/cooperative working relationships with others * Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations * Knowledge of the organization, operating procedures, and policies of the company * Ability to meet and maintain performance objectives (standards) * Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning projects assigned and the content of those projects as needed *What We Offer:* * *Culture:* Collaborative, Inclusive, and Mission-driven * *More in your pocket:* Competitive base salary and a strong variable component * *We take care of all aspects of our people:* Generous, well-rounded benefits such as Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, FSA, HSA, ID Protection, Pet and Legal Insurance * *Retirement:* 401K match up to 5% * *We support our families:* 12 weeks of paid parental leave * *Continued education:* Use our tuition reimbursement program * *The Importance of Balance:* start at 4 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days, 10 company holidays, and 3 personal days * *Flexibility:* flexible work schedules and remote capabilities (by team) - feel free to skip the commute and hit your deadlines from home * *Casual Dress*: be as comfortable at work as you are in your own living room * *Wellness*: lots of opportunities for fitness challenges and rewards *Salary Range: *$90,000 to $110,000 *Who We Are:* VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide.
As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results.
Learn more at https://vitalsource.
comand follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
_ * _EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled_ * _We participate in EVerify.
_ * _EEO Poster in English_ * _EEO Poster in Spanish_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.
00 - $110,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27601
• Phone : NA
• Location : 227 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC
• Post ID: 9034498354