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Title : Global Procurement Contracts Attorney

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # AUKJ738954

Global Procurement Contracts Attorney Responsibilities: Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts. Lead the contract review and negotiate directly with vendors in conjunction with the Procurement organization and business, technical, operational, financial, management and compliance stakeholders throughout our global Firm. Liaise with internal legal specialists to ensure applicability and sufficiency of existing practices (e.g. GDPR, Employment, Compliance, InfoSec etc.). Support the Procurement organization in reviewing outgoing Request for Proposals, Requests for Information, Confidentiality Agreements and Statements of Work. Perform industry research on legal matters related to contracts with vendors. Assist Procurement with management of the contracts repository and related tools, the contract lifecycle, including drafts, modifications, amendments, and approval processes. Identify and implement improvements to drive efficiencies of contract review and vendor management processes. Provide guidance when business or legal issues occur during the course of existing contract relationships. Qualifications: JD Degree required from accredited law school in U.S. Admission as a current member in good standing of a State Bar where the position is to be located. Procurement certification in CIPS, ISM or other professional purchasing organization a plus. 3 years or more of transactional legal experience. In-depth knowledge of contract law and procurement commodities, including technology, staffing, operations, facilities, services and other non-technology related areas a plus. An understanding of commercial property and casualty insurance is a plus. Knowledge of global laws and other regulations (such as changes in data privacy and protection laws) pertaining to commercial contracts. Able to proactively identify and escalate potential legal and business risks to colleagues in the organization and craft effective solutions. Good business acumen and familiarity with US, European, Latin America and Asia-Pacific market and regulatory landscape affecting IT and Non-IT vendor agreements. Creative problem-solving ability with a focus on achieving client-friendly solutions while managing company risk. Solid commercial judgment, including the ability to anticipate, analyze, and make recommendations. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task by prioritizing and tracking multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Attention to detail and strong editing skills. Ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and with discretion. Willingness to assume additional responsibilities as needed. Able to collaborate as an effective team member and with minimal supervision to maximize team results. Ability to work with various levels of management and work effectively both independently and in groups.

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