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Gallagher · 8 hours ago

North America Contracts Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Gallagher is a global community committed to helping clients navigate complexity with confidence. The North America Contracts Lead will oversee the company's contractual agreements, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation while managing both onshore and offshore teams to enhance contract management efficiency.

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Hiring Manager

Jennifer Melvin

Responsibilities

Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of contracts including carrier and brokerage agreements, client contracts, and vendor agreements

Evaluate the potential to consolidate and centralize the contracts function and related resources across multiple company business units and geographies

Provide legal advice and guidance on contract-related matters to various divisions and departments within the company

Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations

Identify potential risks in contract terms and propose solutions to mitigate these risks

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align contract terms accordingly

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and legal developments affecting contracts

Manage and lead both onshore and offshore teams of contracts lawyers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support

Oversee and coordinate with teams providing contract support services, ensuring quality and efficiency

Work with various business units to develop, standardize and improve contract templates and playbooks

Develop and implement contract management policies and procedures, including assisting with the design and implementation of updated intake, negotiation and storage practices

Oversee the performance and development of team members, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives

Lead the implementation of AI and technology solutions to improve contract management processes and enhance efficiency

Evaluate and integrate technological tools that streamline contract lifecycle management and reduce manual workload

Utilize analytics and operational metrics to monitor contract management performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Qualification

J.D. DegreeLegal contracts experienceContract negotiationInsurance contracts knowledgeContract management systemsLeadership skillsAnalytical abilityBusiness acumenVerbal communicationWritten communicationCritical thinkingOrganizational abilityNegotiating skillsTeam-oriented

Required

J.D. Degree

Must be licensed in at least one state

A minimum of 6 years legal contracts experience

3 years relevant commercial generalist experience, including hands on experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and interpreting a variety of agreements

Prior experience in a contracts function, including the management of other professionals and working with contract management systems

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Advanced critical thinking and analytical ability

Ability to understand and integrate details of the business to ensure new and existing business relationships are workable across functions