At G-P, our mission is to break down barriers to global business, enabling opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With remote-first and diverse teams all around the world, our people are the key to achieving this mission. That’s why we trust our Dream Team members with the flexibility and autonomy to do their best and most innovative work, encourage and support their personal growth and career development, and believe in recognition for a job well done.
The work you’ll be a part of here will have a positive impact on people and their work/life possibilities around the world. Our industry-leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables our customers to expand and grow into 180+ countries, creating more opportunities for global success – without requiring entity or subsidiary setup. Beyond the power of our platform, we never forget that behind every hire is a human being. And that brings us to you.
Beyond a competitive compensation and benefits package, what we offer to all employees is the clear and simple promise of Opportunity Made Possible. Come expand your skills in new ways and experience the thrill of impacting the way the world works, today and in the future.
About The Position
As Commercial Counsel Manager, you will be responsible for a high volume of contract negotiations with customers and vendors located primarily in the US, as well as contribute to other matters in support of our global Commercial Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing growth of Globalization Partners across the Americas region and globally.
What you’ll do:
- Timely preparation, review, and negotiation of a high volume of contracts and other related documents, including but not limited to master services, consulting, license, and vendor agreements. Most contracts will be in English.
- Liaise with the business on contracts matters.
- Prepare and deliver trainings to the Sales team and other internal groups.
- Monitor and advise stakeholders of contractual rights, obligations, and risks as they pertain to specific agreements and circumstances.
- Work within the Company’s contract management system, including maintaining life-cycle requirements, training, and alerting internal clients to key contract dates and actions.
- Analyze and revise contracts to ensure compliance to company policy and regulations
- Perform other contract related activities and projects, as assigned.
- Conduct corporate, compliance, and legal research.
- Assist with corporate work and other legal tasks, as needed.
- Coordinate and drive completion of commercial related projects and assorted other legal team projects to address the needs of a global, high-growth company.
What we’re looking for:
- Active license to practice law in your jurisdiction.
- 3-4 years’ experience practicing law, with experience in contracts negotiation and administration.
- Laser-focused attention to detail.
- Contracts management software experience.
- Pragmatic, sales-focused, strong work ethic, and team player.
- High degree of professionalism in a client-service-focused setting.
- Strong English language written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with various levels of the organization, including senior management.
- Sound legal judgment, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
- Diligent, great organization and people skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm to get involved in new areas of law/jurisdictions.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, and focused attention to detail.
- Sound legal judgment, creative problem-solving ability, and analytical skills.
- Able to think on your feet, multitask, prioritize, and be proactive.
- Ability to provide clear guidance on complex and sensitive issues with an appropriate sense of commercial risk.
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