Requirements: English
Company: myGwork
Region: Madrid , Community of Madrid
This job is with Kyndryl, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Who We Are At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role The mission of Contracts & Negotiations (C&N) is to bring high-value specialist skills, expertise and knowledge in a wide range of contract negotiation and contract management services to support Kyndryl''s goals and growth. As trusted advisors, we provide C&N specialist support, guidance, and assistance to Kyndryl business teams in charge of commercial engagements with clients, including account teams in charge of signed contracts with clients (collectively, the Business Teams), through a broad range of contract related activities, including: contract design and structuring contract drafting and editing contract review, analysis, interpretation contract negotiation contract management We work on services agreements, data processing addenda, non-disclosure agreements, amendments, major and non-standard contract change notes, formal notifications and formal letters, claims, etc. The foregoing includes for example: advising the Business Team of the outcome of the contract review, highlighting legal, commercial, and key operational aspects of the contract that may represent a legal and/or commercial risk to Kyndryl; setting out mutually acceptable positions for both Kyndryl and the client whilst protecting Kyndryl''s interests throughout the lifecycle of the contract; working with the Business Team to assess the risk profile of a particular deal/account in order to help the teams determine whether such risks are legally/ commercially/ operationally acceptable, not acceptable, or if there is a risk mitigation strategy that can be applied to enable acceptance of the risk; discussing and agreeing to negotiation positions prior to engagement with a Kyndryl client whilst taking into account the business and negotiation strategy the Business Team wants to apply to the specific client; liaising with other C&N Contract Professionals and the wider Kyndryl Legal Team on specialist areas; collaborating and developing relationships with other subject matter experts (Business, Pricing, Delivery, HR, Procurement, etc) who are involved in developing the contract documentation; and providing them with input, advice, and guidance on drafting, interpretation, commercial implications of drafting and how to scope Kyndryl''s services; providing clarity and advising on key negotiation positions taken by the client and Kyndryl, what the upsides and downsides are to such positions, and what potential solutions are available to enable Kyndryl to safely reach an agreement; establishing and building relationships with the client, serving as the focal point and main liaison with their internal/ external legal counsel and/or (when applicable) procurement consultants and other client subject matter experts to facilitate trust, openness, and transparency for a more effective negotiation to aid in the creation of a contract that results in both Kyndryl and the client meeting their business requirements and goals. The Contracts & Negotiations organization is one of the specialised groups within Kyndryl''s Global Legal Department.
C&N Contract Professionals report directly to a C&N team manager who reports to a C&N regional manager, and the C&N regional managers report to a global C&N executive. Job Description
The "C&N Contract Professional" role requires the ability to (i) provide commercial and contract guidance to the business organisation and other functions, (ii) draft and negotiate agreements which accurately specify the business relationships between Kyndryl and clients, alliances, partners and other companies, (iii) support account teams by managing contracts through post-signing activities (amendments, contract changes, formal communications, extensions, claims, termination, etc). It requires the ability to develop working relationships with clients, effectively represent Kyndryl, represent clients within Kyndryl, conclude sound contract negotiations, and perform efficient contract management. The ability to communicate effectively and negotiate with all levels (professional to executive) within Kyndryl, clients, suppliers, partners and their external representatives is essential. On international contracts, the role will require interfacing with teams in other countries and ensuring the agreement accurately reflects Kyndryl''s capabilities in all countries within scope. The position requires contract negotiation and contract management experience and leadership capabi