Remote Contract Negotiation - Contractor

Summary

Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge. Skillsoft is seeking a talented Contract Negotiator to join our Contracts team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 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
• 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
• Must have highly refined computer skills, including proficiency in Word and the ability to work in various databases
• English fluency is a requirement (reading/writing, as well as negotiations in English)

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate legal terms in software license agreements, services agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, assignments, and RFP responses
• Solve problems as needed and respond to questions concerning contract structure, interpretation of contract terms, compliance, and policies
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Additional fluency in French, German would be a plus

Benefits

Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer