Corporate Counsel

About the Role 

The Contracts Manager II/Associate Counsel provides overall support for multiple projects, coordinates with cross functional divisions, and supports the contracts team to accomplish departmental key objectives and goals.

 
What You'll Do 

• Lead negotiator and informal escalation point. 

• Review and negotiate Purchase Orders for compliance and alignment with EULAs, Contract Vehicle Terms and related statutes and regulations

• Handle contract activity with moderate to high risk inclusive of working with more complex BU's

• Analyze and communicate contractual guidance on RFQ's/RFPs, Purchase/Task Orders and Modifications, and other attendant documents as needed

• Draft and negotiate teaming agreements, master subcontracts, and review Statements of Work

• Provide input on other projects as time permits (e.g. data policies, document retention policies, vendor agreements)

• Assist with the drafting and negotiation of commercial non-disclosure, partner and new client agreements

• Support proposal terms review, negotiation and award of several large MAS and GWAC contracts in addition to a variety of state and cooperative agreement IDIQ contracts

• Develop process, documentation, self-services tools and training for internal stakeholders to improve and streamline processes and ensure compliant and timely responses

• Develop understanding of more complex suppliers

• Possess a global understanding of the business through aggregator model

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree and JD and active law license

• Prior experience as a counsel

• 2-5 years’ experience as a Senior Contracts Manager

• Experience negotiating software license agreements and other technology-focused transactions (e.g. Cloud, Software, Big Data)

• Quick learner and highly efficient team member with proven problem solving skills in a demanding and fast paced work environment.

• General computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office applications suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Superior organizational, internal and external customer-service and inter-personal skills

• Strong business acumen, excellent problem solving and communication skills

• Ability to work with varying organizational levels, including Sales staff, managers, and external stakeholders.

• Significant attention to detail; ability to review and digest contract documents and balance risks against the bigger picture

• Advanced understanding of contract/Purchase Order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use

• Detailed knowledge of source selection / evaluation process

• Detailed knowledge of government contract administration processes including subcontract flow downs, change management, inspection, acceptance, payment, warranty, close-out and records retention

• Detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of proper contract draft, negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, teaming and other forms of agreements

• Strong background in the use and application of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)"

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Key Skills

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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