The Trade Desk

Technology

SeniorContractsManager

$94–172k San Jose, California, United States
The Brief

“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.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

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

Free ATS check

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