DescriptionWork closely with business clients to develop innovative procurement programs and deliver on the legal aspects of large-scale strategic procurement transactions.Amazon Legal is looking for a talented Associate Contracts Manager to support our rapidly growing and evolving WW Ops Procurement business. Our team is seeking someone who has the ability to know where they are needed, who can identify and drive global process improvements, and work cross-functionally with other teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of third party contractual relationships, including products and services agreements, software licensing and hosted services agreements, work orders, amendments, and NDAs. You will provide day-to-day advice to business clients on transactions, processes, systems, and internal and external communications, and we will look to you for exciting and revolutionary ideas to improve our processes and client services.The candidate must have:· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer focused, detail driven, and professional demeanor;· A passion for building trust with internal and external stakeholders by being proactive and innovative in solving problems that affect stakeholders and customers;· A proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload;· The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, reacting with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround, and taking effective action without knowing the whole picture;· A desire to grow professionally as the role’s responsibility grows rapidly with the business; andWe are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Boston, MA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Seattle, WA, USABasic Qualifications· 2+ years of contracts management or related experience, including assisting with contract negotiations and redlining/drafting contracts within a law firm or legal department· Bachelor’s DegreePreferred Qualifications· Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating the legal terms of a broad range of standard commercial contracts· Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once and work independently· Ability to invent, simplify and improve legal and contracting processes· Strong analytical and computer skills· In-house experience is a plusAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $112,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
