As Coalfire's Contracts Negotiator, Global Transactions you will join the Legal & Compliance department and will be responsible for supporting the company contract management, administration and negotiation process for global revenue transactions and assisting with overflow procurement transactions. The Contracts Negotiator will assist in the defining and executing policy, templates, risk posture, negotiation guidelines, and processes related to contract administration, review and negotiation. The Contracts Negotiator will provide legal support to the teams dedicated to revenue and procurement contracts.
What You'll Do
Primarily tasked with reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts for Coalfire’s products and services in accordance with company guidelines
Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Order Forms, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Subcontractor Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, SaaS and Software License Agreements, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Channel and Reseller Agreements, government contracts and task orders, and vendor and procurement agreements
Provide legal support the teams dedicated to revenue and procurement contracts
Recommend negotiation strategies and techniques to internal business partners during the contract negotiation, administration and management processes
Support the development, enhancement and execution of internal policies, guidelines, and exceptions in the contracting process
Review contracts and related documents to assess risk to the company and recommend mitigation approaches
Support legal and compliance tasks/projects from time to time including updating various contract templates and other legal internal or external forms
Monitor the legal inbox and triage incoming requests, routing matters to the appropriate team members and responding to routine inquiries
Prioritize and execute multiple projects and tasks, meeting deadlines and effectively communicating with stakeholders
Keep aware of current trends and best practices for addressing emerging contracting, legal and business risks
Serve as a primary organizational contact during contract negotiations
Collaborate with legal team in developing concepts, techniques, standards and solutions to complex problems
Exercise initiative, and work in an independent manner
Support training to team and business colleagues on the contract management process
Support risk management and litigation initiatives as required
10% Travel required
What You'll Bring
5+ years of experience as a contracts professional managing a large volume of commercial contracts
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of relevant education, training, or work experience
A higher-level degree, i.e., Masters or Juris Doctor, may substitute for two years of experience
A high level of interest in commercial transactions and the cybersecurity industry
Experience with Salesforce, Box, Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Teams, Ironclad, and contract lifecycle management tools, as well as AI-powered tools such as GC AI and Glean
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a proven track record of forging relationships among stakeholders
Proven organizational and analytical skills and professional business judgment
The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Strong drafting skills, with the ability to achieve consistent language across agreements that are similar in nature
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to support and achieve business goals and a desire efficiencies to improve program performance
A willing spirit and humor in undertaking tasks required to accomplish the work of the Legal Department
A proactive, attentive attitude toward both daily tasks and long term initiatives
A conscientious work style including a diligent approach to completing the tasks at hand and a sense of accountability and pride in assignments
Bonus Points
Familiarity with the Ironclad contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform is preferred but not required.