Principal Contracts Negotiator

Summary

Join Skillsoft, a transformative learning company, as a Contract Negotiator! This remote position offers complete involvement in all aspects of customer contract negotiation, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating legal terms in various agreements. You will solve problems related to contract structure and compliance, manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and participate in special projects. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of legal terms and contract principles, experience with third-party negotiations, and refined computer skills. A target salary range of $98,000 to $122,000 is offered, along with a company bonus program and full benefits.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the software or SAAS industries preferred
• Experience with privacy law a plus
• Experience using Salesforce, Ironclad, and/or Peoplesoft a plus
• Experience with sales teams a plus

Benefits

• This is a remote position
• Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be $98,000 to $122,000 annualized
• We also offer participation in the Company Bonus Program and full benefits