Contracts Specialist

Guidepoint’s Legal team plays an important and global role across all our offices. The team provides their expertise, advise, recommendation and support to multiple parts of the business to ensure a seamless and efficient process.

We are currently seeking a Contracts Specialist to serve as the main point of contact between the legal team and internal/external stakeholders regarding all contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiation. This role will report to our Associate General Counsel.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of contracts, including client and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments and renewals, Statements of Work, data processing agreements, etc, for global stakeholders in various company locations
• Responsible for managing Contracts Queue and coordination of all aspects of contract management
• Serve as primary contact between the legal department and internal and external stakeholders seeking contract review and revision, copies, questions, status updates etc.
• Manage Contract Template library and other knowledge management functions
• Ensure compliance with contract approval policies and procedures
• Liaise with Compliance team on contracts as needed
• Recommend and assist with the implementation of updates and improvements to contract management systems
• Special projects on an as-needed basis

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years' experience working with contracts
• Law Degree is a plus, but is not required
• Fluency in English is a must
• Contract management experience, preferably in-house
• Experience reviewing, editing, interpreting and negotiating legal agreements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels, including across various offices as necessary
• Ability to shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative where appropriate, all while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Apttus/Conga or other contracts management system experience
• Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws and experience negotiation data processing agreements
• Experience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreements

WHAT WE HAVE:

• Fast-paced and start-up environment
• Competitive salary
• Sydney CBD location
• Ambitious and driven people
• Hybrid work arrangement

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint, a leading expert network firm, connects clients with vetted subject matter experts—Advisors—from their global professional network. Guidepoint clients leverage the insights and perspectives shared by Advisors to stay informed and make better business decisions. Its slate of services, including phone consultations, surveys, events, and proprietary data insights products, helps professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of a topic before making strategic or investment decisions. Guidepoint’s multinational client list includes 9 of the top 10 consulting firms and some of the largest hedge funds, private equity firms, and Fortune-ranked public companies. For more information, visit www.guidepoint.com.