Remote Contract Negotiation - Contractor

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OVERVIEW:

Skillsoft is seeking a talented Contract Negotiator to join our Contracts team.

The Contract Negotiator will have complete involvement in all aspects of the contract negotiation process.  It is expected that the Contract Negotiator will develop and build effective working relationships and work closely with Sales, Finance, external customers, and suppliers.

Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating legal terms in software license agreements, services agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, assignments, and RFP responses. The Contract Negotiator will also solve problems as needed and respond to questions concerning contract structure, interpretation of contract terms, compliance, and policies.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

• ​Review and negotiate software licenses, professional service agreements, and related contracts with customers using company and third party paper.  Review legal terms and conditions in connection with responding to customer RFPs.  Additional contract negotiation opportunities with content providers and other entities may arise.
• Conduct conference call negotiations with sales team and third parties.
• Serve as a liaison between sales team, internal subject matter experts, and contract administration to ensure compliance with revenue recognition rules and other company policies

​SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• ​Bachelor’s Degree required.  While a J.D. is not required, attorneys are encouraged to apply, as are non-attorneys with appropriate contract negotiation experience.
• Experience with sales teams and/or software industry a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in working directly with third parties in both cooperative and potentially adversarial scenarios. The applicant must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to write in a clear and concise manner.
• A solid understanding of legal terms and contract formulation principles is required. Must have the ability to comprehend legal terms, including intellectual property, indemnity, termination, warranties, and other remedy provisions.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, and have solid time management skills.
• Highly focused on details and the desired negotiation outcome. This includes being able to understand business objectives and use problem solving skills to overcome obstacles to achieving such objectives, while also knowing when to escalate issues.
• Must have 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.
• English fluency is a requirement (reading/writing, as well as negotiations in English)
• Additional fluency in French, German, would be a plus.  We’d also be interested in candidates with other European language skills (Dutch or Spanish would probably be the best alternatives).

OUR VALUES

WE ARE PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP, LEARNING, AND SUCCESS. WE EMBRACE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AND EACH OTHER AS:

• ONE TEAM
• OPEN AND RESPECTFUL
• CURIOUS
• READY
• TRUE

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.