Contracts Analyst

Akkodis is seeking a Contracts Analyst (Law Firm experience) – Remote position but must live near Cleveland Ohio. The Technology Support Services (TSS) Contracts Analyst is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of technology-related contracts and supplier agreements, including the preparation, coordination, review, negotiation support, approval, execution, administration, renewal, and termination of contracts. This includes statements of work (SOWs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), online ordering documents, volume licensing agreements, and multi-year global enterprise agreements with strategic technology suppliers. Other cities we will consider candidates from are Columbus, OH; Detroit, MI or Pittsburgh, PA

Rate Range: $110,000 up to $140,000; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Contracts Analyst responsibilities include:

¨ Coordinates with internal attorneys for timely review of agreements, statements of work, software and hardware licenses, professional services agreements, and any other agreements or instruments which obligate the Firm. Provides attorneys with additional data and research as needed. ¨ Prepare background and historical information for contract reviews and negotiations as well as information about competing vendors and resellers as needed. Research vendors for product and support information for review and analysis during initial contract negotiations and for maintenance/support/subscription/license renewals. ¨ Works with vendors to ensure smooth negotiations and renewals; follow up on orders and clarifies contractual obligations between the vendor and employer. Contributes to creating successful, long-term relationships for those suppliers deemed essential or strategic for the IT department and the Firm. ¨ Troubleshoots issues with contract deliverables including reviewing contract provisions, support issues, revisions and amendments during the contract term. Facilitates discussions with vendors and suppliers to resolve issues. ¨ Cultivates strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to Jones Day lawyers, TSS managers, project managers, vendor sales and procurement representatives, to better understand and develop long term contract and procurement strategies beneficial to the Firm

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree Required

· Seven years of enterprise-wide contract administration and financial experience in a mid-size or large law firm, including direct experience with international procurement and enterprise-level agreements for IT suppliers and resellers. · Proficient with the applications used for business cases, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis. Must have excellent knowledge of Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Word, as well as document management systems, and be able to compare documents using Firm-approved software and interpret comparison results.

• SAAS and AI experience (ie: MS CoPilot, etc…)

· Knowledge of IT contract management, records management, and procurement life cycle, including preparation of total cost of operations (TCO) analyses.

If you are interested in this Contracts Analyst role then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis – please check our website at www.akkodis.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.