The Trade Desk
Technology
SeniorContractsManager
“Senior Contracts Manager at The Trade Desk. Skills: Contracts management, People leadership, Process transformation, Legal operations. Lead contracts management function evolution. Develop vision for team support”
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years contracts management, 3+ years people leadership, Design, scale, or transform contracts management programs, Negotiate agreements, Assess risk, Escalate legal issues, Drive process improvement, Develop playbooks, Develop workflows, Develop training programs, Leverage data and metrics
Nice to Have
Experience leveraging CLM platforms, Experience leveraging workflow tools, Experience leveraging automation solutions
What You'll Do.
Lead contracts management function evolution
Develop vision for team support
Drive team capabilities expansion
Independently review agreements
Independently draft agreements
Independently negotiate agreements
Establish best practices
Establish training programs
Establish quality standards
Establish operational processes
Manage contracts managers team
Develop contracts managers
Provide career development
Partner with attorneys
Partner with business stakeholders
Identify workstream shifts
Streamline contract review
Increase self-service capabilities
Analyze team performance
Analyze contract metrics
Analyze workflow data
Optimize resource allocation
Improve team effectiveness
Provide guidance on contract processes
Provide guidance on contract policies
Provide guidance on contract status
Implement CLM solutions
Optimize CLM solutions
Implement automation opportunities
Optimize automation opportunities
Lead strategic projects
Support Legal Operations goals
Support Legal Department goals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Business stakeholders; Attorneys; Legal Operations teams; Technology teams
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management; Relationship building
Process & Methodology
Strategic projects
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