Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Boca Raton, FL

In-House

Boca Raton, FL

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Boca Raton, FL

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Procurement Contracts

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel for Procurement Contracts is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support primarily related to supplier contracts, disputes, and compliance matters within the company. The position involves collaboration with the Global Procurement group and other corporate function teams. Key responsibilities include:

- Counseling procurement managers on risks and legal issues associated with direct and indirect goods and services within a multi-national technology and information analytics company.
- Providing timely legal advice and responding to client requests regarding supplier contracts, contract law, disputes, and regulatory and compliance matters.
- Drafting, negotiating, and recommending revisions to contract language and suggesting improvements to contract templates and workflows.
- Offering practical guidance related to contractors and third-party service providers including major banks, financial institutions, consulting firms, and recruitment agencies.
- Supervising supplier-related disputes, terminations, bankruptcies, and other supplier matters.
- Addressing routine issues and coordinating more complex matters with specialized counsel in areas such as compliance, employment, intellectual property, and privacy.
- Coordinating with in-house counsel colleagues in foreign jurisdictions for single-division procurement contracts and matters.
- Assisting in corporate or division-wide initiatives and special projects.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Senior Counsel position are expected to have:

- An excellent academic record with a law degree from a respected law school.
- Proven legal experience practicing procurement and technology law, preferably within a corporate law department or with multi-national corporations.
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations is essential.
- IAPP certification is recommended.
- Proven skills in contract drafting and negotiation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients worldwide.
- The ability to identify, prioritize, and analyze issues quickly and provide legally sound recommendations.
- Strong conflict management skills and the ability to influence without coercion.
- The capability to work independently, take ownership, and effectively resolve problems.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Senior Counsel, Procurement Contracts position.

Work Environment:
The company promotes a healthy work/life balance and offers various wellbeing initiatives including shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals. Employees benefit from comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, wellbeing programs, short-and-long term disability insurance, family benefits, and health savings accounts. Additionally, employees receive annual paid time off and opportunities for volunteer work.

About the Business:
Company is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, serving more than 180 countries with offices in about 40 countries. The company employs over 36,000 people, with a significant presence in North America. It operates in four market segments: Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors. Company is committed to equal opportunity employment and maintains a fair and accessible hiring process.

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