Contract and Legal Operations Specialist

About Sovrn

Every interesting company solves essential problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses remain independent. We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make and keep more money.

• We believe in the freedom and free flow of information.
• We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.
• We believe in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.

Through Software products and Data solutions, we help our customers:

• Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions.
• Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most.
• Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny.

About the Role

As a Contract and Legal Ops Specialist, you will be responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities related to contract negotiation, legal operations, and support for various legal functions. Your role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive efficient and compliant contract negotiations and management, while also providing support for legal initiatives and operations.

What you’ll be doing:

Contract Negotiations:

• Must know your way around basic contract clauses, including, experience with drafting and negotiating Master Services Agreements, Terms & Conditions, Statements of Work, NDA’s, Data Processing Addendum’s, Amendments etc.
• Conduct procurement negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions for supplier contracts.
• Manage contract templates to streamline the contract creation process.
• Manage organizational compliance with contract terms and conditions.

Legal Operations: 

• Assist with new and existing legal department tools and technology solutions, such as contract management, procurement systems, compliance management, and knowledge management software.
• Assist in the management of legal process documentation, including department training materials.
• Assist in compiling department analytics and reporting on key metrics.
• Support the management of trademark and patent work.

Other Legal & Privacy Task Requests: 

• Assist with maintaining the privacy program, including, overseeing data rights requests management to ensure timely and responsible handling.
• Improve and support automation through the legal and privacy functions. 
• Assist with ad hoc legal requests across various legal functions.
• Serve as a project manager for department initiatives, liaising between Legal and other functional areas to ensure accurate implementation of requirements.
• Provide support for corporate governance, M&A transactions, litigation, and HR legal matters.
• Support internal and third-party audits, including coordination with external auditors and business teams.
• Manage subpoena requests and assist with ad hoc privacy requests.

A successful candidate will have:

• 2+ years of intensive experience with contracts negotiations and management, including proficiency with contracts management tools and various contract types
• Experience with legal operations or equivalent type work 
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external partners
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast paced environment, with a high level of critical thinking and common sense
• Understanding of contracts, contract governance, contractual language and the contract lifecycle
• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office
• Proven ability to influence decision makers across levels and functions, perform well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Natural curiosity, a desire to learn and a love for new challenge
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and make sound recommendations
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze and evaluate contract terms, making recommendations, and decisions on complicated contracts
• Results-oriented with a focus on efficiency, accuracy and quality

Nice to Have

• Juris Doctor degree
• Experience with privacy and data security is strongly
• Adtech industry experience 

Location: Boulder, Colorado - Candidates must currently live in, or are willing to relocate to the Boulder/Denver area. Sovrn’s hybrid schedule includes onsite in our Boulder office. #LI-Hybrid

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

Sovrn Core Values: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package includes equity and benefits.  Actual earnings may vary depending on the candidate's direct experience, skills, industry knowledge, and location. 

Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental and vision coverage, short and long term disability, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Recruitment Agencies

Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.