Position overview: this position will be an integral part of accesso’s contracting process across all accesso legal entities and product offeringsThe successful candidate will possess a high level of energy coupled with strong business acumen, attention to detail and the ability to quickly forge strong working relationships with the greater accesso team, client base, vendors and third partiesIn this role, you will be directly involved in legal contracting process across the organization, working with internal and external stakeholdersAs part of the finance team, you will gain insight into our commercial products and varied business modelsYou will be tasked with all aspects of the contract lifecycle to include initial creation, redline review, proper versioning, drafting of terms, negotiation, digital signing and repository upkeep/maintenanceYou will become a key resource and sme to stakeholders for contract related activities and will focus on contract/process improvement in the effort to shorten the contract lifecycle while simultaneously working to improve the risk profile for the organizationYou will be involved with and will lead contract discussions and will incorporate certain legal/commercial decisions into our contractsLocation: united states; then, you choose what works for you! this role can be performed 100% remotely anywhere in the us, at one of our office locations in the us, or a hybrid version of in-office and remoteReports to: vice president – commercial contracts travel requirement: <10% to accesso office/client locations
Responsibilities include:
Provide oversight and support to the group contracting process.
Build strong working relationships internal stakeholders across primary functional groups (sales, compliance, operations, it, etc.).
Maintain and track third-party vendor/partner contractual obligations
Lead client/vendor negotiations when necessary.
Review of incoming edits/redlines from clients and solicit feedback from appropriate stakeholders.
Maintain proper version control to include comparative iterations.
Support the creation of new contractual agreements as well as update the main contracts library when required.
Support and drive automation across the contract lifecycle.
Manage contract backlog on a daily basis with the ability to re-prioritize quickly when required.
Pursue consistency across the contract lifecycle to include contract architecture and risk profiles across the group.
Technologies you may work with:
Microsoft office suite with heavy reliance on microsoft word
Adobe acrobat (pdf creation, editing, electronic signature, redaction, etc.)
Salesforce and associated third-party applications
Qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree required
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
Outstanding general computer skills including the microsoft suite of products and outlook are required
Prior contract drafting experience with a solid understanding standard contract architecture.
Strong negotiation skills.
The ability to work well within a team environment is essential.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities with little to no direction.
Bonus – prior technology experience
Perks & benefits:
Competitive compensation package including discretionary annual bonus opportunity.
20-days of paid time off for employees up to 3-years of tenure (higher accrual thereafter);
8-hours of paid volunteer time off to give back to organizations and groups you feel most passionately about;
Inclusive family benefits - access to end-to-end support for maternity, surrogacy, adoption, and fertility, with a $5,000 benefit toward surrogacy, adoption, and fertility;
2-weeks of paid parental leave so you can bond with your child(ren) following a birth, adoption, or foster care placement;
Three different medical insurance plans to choose from, including an employer-contributed hsa;
Employer-paid short & long-term disability and life insurance;
Matching 401k;
Unlimited access to udemy for business for continued learning and career development;
A flexible work schedule around our core business hours.
Working at accesso:
At accesso, we are continuously committed to the wellbeing of our employeesWe understand that every individual is balancing a variety of personal and professional needs, and that giving each employee the power to choose where they work best can play a big part in helping to nurture work-life balance and to support their overall quality of lifeThat is why we’ve introduced a flexible work program which allows employees (so long as their work permits) to select from fully remote, fully office-based, or hybrid setting optionsIf you opt to operate out of one of our offices, you’ll find bright and open spaces, caffeine and snack-filled cafes, and an office environment where we embrace fun, creativity, and our company’s core values: passion, teamwork, commitment, integrity, and innovationThese values are celebrated globally through a multitude of recognition programsWe are empowered to do great work and then are recognized and rewarded for going above and beyond and for supporting our fellow team matesWe work hard, encourage and motivate one another, and love to celebrate personal and professional accomplishments as a teamOur goal is to create an atmosphere of collaborative problem solving and continuous improvement – because there’s always room to growWe are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of inclusivityWe are committed to creating an environment which recognizes that our differences are our strengths, and empowers team members to bring all of who they are to workAny hiring decision made is assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business needRead more about diversity & inclusion at accesso.
About accesso:
At accesso, we understand that technology is a critical component to our client’s success and the happiness of their guestsNo business should have to settle for technology that creates more issues than it solves! technology should be the solution, not the problemOur clients need powerful technology solutions to grow their businesses and create connected guest experiences – and accesso delivers! that’s why over 1,000 venues in 30 countries have chosen to partner with usThe status quo is not an optionIf you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behindWith our accesso solutions, venues can empower their staff with the control, data and confidence to make informed decisions that will drive revenue, create operational efficiencies and improve guest experiences.
