Contract Specialist, II

Remote - Colombia

ONLY CVs SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED

About the Role

As Contract Specialist, II, you will be responsible for preparing and negotiating software license and service agreements in support of a global sales organization and ensuring compliance of legal terms and conditions by customers. This includes regularly working across internal corporate functions with sales personnel, technical and product personnel, and central corporate functions on contract matters and on drafting and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities:

Drafting and negotiating of software license agreements, professional services agreements, and contract addenda in region; routinely exercising discretion and independent judgment
Reviewing RFPs, Tenders, RFIs, and RFQs, offering appropriate alternatives to contract terms and conditions
Reviewing and resolving issues affecting company compliance and ensuring satisfaction of legal requirements, appropriately balancing Blackboard and customer objectives
Advising sales management of contractual rights and obligations and providing clarification of contract terms and conditions
Interpreting contract policies, operating practices, and performance standards within the Contracts team

Required Skills and Experience

Fluency in written and spoken English at CEF B2 level or above
2-5 years of experience in contract management and negotiation or experience that relates to the drafting and negotiation of agreements
Understanding of the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts
Ability to thrive in a team environment
Desire to succeed in a customer service-oriented environment
Highly efficient and organized; ability to handle multiple tasks with ease and professionalism
Ability to be proactive, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines in a service-oriented and sales-driven environment
Ability to work quickly but be highly detail-oriented
Proven analytical and written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

3 years of experience that relates to the drafting and negotiation of agreements
SaaS experience
Salesforce.com experience
SharePoint experience
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Higher Ed experience
Familiarity with software and hardware corporate revenue recognition issues and legal concepts regarding software contracts and licensing including, but not limited to, limitations of liability, indemnification, and warranties

About Blackboard

Blackboard advances teaching excellence and unlocks the full potential of technology to deliver meaningful outcomes. We empower institutions to deepen connections between educators and learners, inspire engagement, and drive long-term academic success across the full learner journey.  For more information, please visit www.blackboard.com.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.    

Blackboard is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

Contracts Specialist II