Senior Associate, Contract Management

Overview

An established leader in the alternative legal service provider (ALSP) market is seeking an Associate, Contract Management II to join their team. This role involves working on engagements for large global clients, particularly within financial regulations, corporate restructuring, commercial or financial services contract negotiation, and other contract-related work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services and ensure compliance with all client delivery commitments
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including content and development contracts, software development contracts, professional and consulting services contracts, staffing contracts, licensing contracts, IP/IT contracts, and general commercial contracts
• Mentor and train junior team members to develop their negotiation skills
• Support the Delivery lead by managing complex negotiations and providing oversight and quality control for junior team members, some of whom may be new to negotiation
• Adhere to delivery processes and commitments
• Identify opportunities to improve client negotiation processes and strengthen long-term client relationships
• Manage and update data on internal and client systems
• Assist in developing contract templates, playbooks, and other tools for team use
• Stay current on legal and relevant industry developments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of client service and value addition

Requirements

• Law degree and/or legally qualified
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the role is based
• Minimum of 4 years' experience independently drafting and negotiating commercial contracts within a law firm, in-house legal team, or similar environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
• Ability to operate with substantial autonomy and minimal supervision
• Legal expertise to act as a senior advisor and escalation point for junior team members
• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Word
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Experience in client relationship management
• Familiarity with recognized matter management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated adaptability, authenticity, accountability, and values-driven approach
• Team player with personal leadership qualities who inspires others

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to develop a career in an international, innovative legal services company
• Work alongside an industry-leading executive team and over 300 professionals including lawyers, contract experts, technologists, and process consultants
• Inclusive and supportive work environment valuing all contributions
• Respect for work-life balance with comfortable working hours
• Flexible working model

Additional Information

• The role requires adherence to Information Security Management System policies and procedures in compliance with ISO standards
• Access to company and client assets requires maintaining appropriate security levels
• Equal opportunity employer

Location

• Position based in the specified office location (LOCATION/OFFICE)