PwC
Internal Firm Services - Other
ContractingRisk&IndependenceSeniorManager
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior Manager candidates.
“Contracting Risk & Independence Senior Manager at PwC. Skills: Contract negotiation, Risk management, Legal compliance, Commercial terms. Oversee, draft, and negotiate contracts. Manage contractual agreements”
What You'll Achieve.
Minimising legal risks; Deliver quality results; Achieve success of our Firm
Industry & Context.
Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities; Solve complex problems; Recognizing when to take action and when to escalate; Solve through complexity; Ask thoughtful questions; Exercising an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mentality and autonomy; Proactively issue spotting and acting independently to drive workstreams and projects forward.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma, 6 year(s) with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing contract negotiations of increasing complexity.
Nice to Have
Juris Doctorate, in-depth level abilities and/or a proven record of success managing efforts with identifying and addressing client needs, Leading the substantive negotiation of complex commercial, Reviewing and redlining detailed risk, legal, and commercial contract, Understanding of managed services offerings and related contract terms and conditions, performance metrics, and (experience with (1) finance managed services - payroll, accounting, reporting, treasury and broader finance and accounting operations, (2) technology managed services - IT infrastructure, cloud, data analytics, application delivery maintenance application managed services, (3) cyber managed services, or (4) risk & regulatory managed services - regulatory compliance and enterprise risk programs, is desired but not required), Exercising an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mentality and autonomy in managing contract, Explaining contract terms and positions in a collaborative manner to both internal stakeholders and external contract, Driving process improvement by analyzing current contracting approaches and processes and improving contracting efficiency and overall, Respecting and maintaining confidentiality of client, staff, and firm, Navigating basic independence and other regulatory issues related to audit firms., Identifying and addressing stakeholder, Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of, Creating an atmosphere of trust and seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and, Anticipating and proactively facilitating quick resolution of, Communicating in a way that influences individuals of all levels to accomplish collective, Building and maintaining trust-based relationships with stakeholders and, Meeting critical deadlines and exercising flexibly on priorities as and,, Proactively issue spotting and acting independently to drive workstreams and projects forward.
What You'll Do.
and negotiate contracts
Manage contractual agreements
and commercial terms in services contracts
Evaluate contract and related performance risks
Educate stakeholders and clients on contract provisions
Redline/negotiate contracts with clients' procurement
legal and outside counsel
Develop internal controls to ensure contract compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with R&I risk management and PwC business teams; Educate stakeholders and clients on contract provisions; Explain contract terms and positions in a collaborative manner to both internal stakeholders and external contract; Seek diverse views to encourage improvement and; Communicate in a way that influences individuals of all levels to accomplish collective; Build and maintain trust-based relationships with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story; Clearly communicate how things fit together; Explain contract terms and positions in a collaborative manner to both internal stakeholders and external contract; Communicating in a way that influences individuals of all levels to accomplish collective
Process & Methodology
Direct the team through complexity, Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness, Drive process improvement by analyzing current contracting approaches and processes and improving contracting efficiency and overall, Anticipate and proactively facilitate quick resolution of, Proactively issue spotting and acting independently to drive workstreams and projects forward.
Full Job Description
**Industry/Sector** Not Applicable **Specialism** IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other **Management Level** Senior Manager **Job Description & Summary** At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. Those in contracting at PwC will oversee, draft, and negotiate contracts to assist in compliance and mitigate risks for the organisation. Your work will involve strong analytical and communication skills to effectively manage contractual agreements. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: * Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. * Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. * Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. * Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. * Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. * Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. * Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. * Model and re
Applying for this Contracting Risk & Independence Senior Manager role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about PwC?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.