Sr. Contract Negotiator

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
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We propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences.
The Role
The Sr. Contract Negotiator will negotiate complex legal documents, including content license and services agreements, in French and English. This role involves managing relationships with sales teams and ensuring compliance with company policies, while also participating in special projects within the Legal Department.
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At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

Contract Negotiator (French and English)

Opportunity Highlights:

  • Complete involvement in all aspects of the customer contract negotiation process.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate legal terms in content license agreements, services agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and RFP responses using company and third-party paper, in support of French- and English-language agreements.
  • Solve problems and respond to questions concerning contract structure, interpretation of contract terms, compliance, and policies.
  • Manage relationships between sales team, internal subject matter experts, and contract administration to ensure compliance with revenue recognition rules and other company policies.
  • Participate in special projects as needed.  There may also be opportunities to develop specific areas of subject matter expertise within the Legal Department.
  • This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates based in the UK.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • While this position is intended for a licensed attorney, non-attorneys with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
  • Experience negotiating complex legal documents in both French and English.  This will include reviewing and revising documents, as well as joining calls with English- and French-speaking internal teams and customers.
  • A solid understanding of legal terms and contract formulation principles is required. Must be familiar with intellectual property licensing, indemnity, termination, warranties, and other remedy provisions. Experience with privacy law a plus.
  • Experience in the software or SAAS industries preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in working directly with third parties in both cooperative and potentially adversarial scenarios.
  • Highly refined computer skills, including proficiency in Word and the ability to work in various databases. Experience using Salesforce, Apttus, and/or Peoplesoft a plus.
  • Experience with sales teams a plus.

Attributes:

  • Strong attention to detail, organized, and able to make independent decisions.
  • Influential and enthusiastic communicator, able to collaborate with various teams and regions within the organization in both French and English.
  • Adaptable, embraces change.
  • Customer service minded.
MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. 
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.  All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Skillsoft is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: It is the policy of Skillsoft (US) Corporation to provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (mental or physical), protected veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by law.

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The Company
HQ: Nashua, NH
2,900 Employees
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Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in corporate digital learning, focused on transforming today’s workforce for tomorrow’s economy. The Company provides enterprise learning solutions designed to prepare organizations for the future of work, overcome critical skill gaps, drive demonstrable behavior change, and unlock the potential in their people. Skillsoft offers a comprehensive suite of premium, original, and authorized partner content, including one of the broadest and deepest libraries of leadership & business skills, technology & developer, and compliance curricula. With access to a broad spectrum of learning options (including video, audio, books, bootcamps, live events, and practice labs), organizations can meaningfully increase learner engagement and retention. Skillsoft’s offerings are delivered through Percipio, its award-winning, AI-driven, immersive learning platform purpose built to make learning easier, more accessible, and more effective. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Skillsoft provides a comprehensive selection of cloud-based corporate learning content, including courses, videos, books, and other resources on Leadership Development, Business Skills, Digital Transformation, Technology & Developer, and Compliance. Percipio’s intuitive design engages modern learners and its consumer-led experience assists in accelerating learning.

Why Work With Us

We are all about “Making Work Matter” and strongly believe in the life changing impact of learning. Our team is passionately focused on helping people achieve their fullest potential through learning and development. We are always looking for game changers wanting to make an incredible impact within a purpose driven environment.

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