Contract Manager

Workday’s Global Legal Services team is looking for a high-performing Contracts Manager to join our team. In this role, you will assume a wide range of responsibilities, all of which will require critical thinking, innovation, and integrity. We are looking for someone with outstanding negotiation skills, attention to detail, high energy, strong project management skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Negotiate, redline and review contractual documents including MSA, DPE and other agreements.; Draft and revise contract wording to address various situations as they arise; Manage workflow, document generation and review processes for a variety of contract types, beginning with receipt of requests for contract generation through routing for signatures and final distribution; Assist with maintenance of contracts management system as well as implementation and enforcement of contract practices and policies; Coordinate with cross-functional teams during contract review cycles, acting as a key contact for the legal department by providing guidance on commonly requested edits, non-standard terms, policies, copies, questions, etc.; Review proposed modifications to contracts and work with internal business partners and third parties to negotiate terms, and obtain approvals for modifications as required.; Maintain processes between the legal department and other groups and collaborate on ways to continually improve the contracts administration process; Provide support to in-house legal staff, including research, correspondence and record-keeping; Execute assigned projects as determined by needs of the business and department

Requirements

5+ years of experience managing contracts (including drafting and negotiation) in a corporate environment; Bachelor’s Degree or above

Nice to have

Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with a contract management system, e.g. Apttus or others; Experience with electronic signature software, e.g. EchoSign, Docusign; Strong collaborative spirit, including outstanding influence and interpersonal skills; Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-output, team oriented environment; Language skills (French, Spanish or German) would be a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule; Workday Bonus Plan; Role-specific commission/bonus; Annual refresh stock grants; Comprehensive benefits