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ADP · 5 days ago

Senior Counsel, Global Contracts

Alpharetta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$127K/yr - $340K/yr

8+ years exp

ADP is a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. They are seeking a Senior Counsel to lead complex commercial transactions, negotiate contracts, and advise senior business stakeholders on legal risk and strategy.

Bookkeeping and PayrollConsultingHuman ResourcesOutsourcingPaymentsSoftware

Responsibilities

Utilize balanced lawyering to efficiently and effectively draft, negotiate and close a wide variety of complex multinational outsourcing and technology contracts with limited supervision

Work effectively with sales, finance and business leadership globally to reach a successful outcome in contract negotiations

Interface with all levels of ADP personnel to advise on contract-related matters and ensure contract terms are consistent with ADP's business practices, policies and goals

Develop and conduct periodic training on contract terms, ADP’s positions and the contracting process for sales, business and legal colleagues

Contribute to, and maintain, ADP’s culture of innovation and growth while effectively managing risk

Perform special assignments and projects as directed

Qualification

Juris DoctorContract negotiationOutsourcing transactionsTechnology contractsLegal analytical abilityDiplomatic demeanorMergers & AcquisitionsCommunicationWork under pressureSelf-starter

Required

Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited law school

Candidate must be a member of a state bar in one of the 50 states in the United States

Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience with specific emphasis on contract negotiation, outsourcing and technology transactions, and analysis and management of contractual risk

Preferably with at least 2-3+ years at a top law firm and some in house experience

Superior knowledge of outsourcing arrangements, technology contracts, software licensing and business law

Multi-national transactions experience strongly preferred

Strong legal analytical ability and judgment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines

Ability to interface effectively with associates at all levels of ADP management, external lawyers and business associates of clients, partners and vendors

Ability to be assertive while maintaining a diplomatic and professional demeanor

Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to manage transactions to completion and anticipate issues that may arise

Ready to join a highly motivated team where members have each other's back

Must be able to accommodate some travel

Position will be based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Miami, Florida or Roseland, New Jersey