Lead Commercial Contracts - Sabre
Dallas, TX
About the Job
Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs or our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey!
Job Description
The Lead Commercial Contracts position will provide support to Global Procurement Category Managers as the single point of contact for contractual matters. They will partner with Risk & Security, Legal, Privacy and various other teams to structure Supplier contracts that comply with company policies, government specifications and other requirements to mitigate risk and ensure Sabre protections. Specific duties include -
+ Drafting, redlining, evaluating, and negotiating contract terms and conditions (indemnity, limitation of liability, IP, confidentiality, warranty, etc.) for technology contracts (Software/SaaS, Professional Service Agreements, Consultant Agreements, Managed Services, etc.)
+ Using agreed upon playbooks and tools – including leveraging and updating the Contract Management System
+ Articulating strategy and contractual language to mitigate risk
+ Ensuring contractual standards are met
+ Building productive internal / external relationships
+ Interacting effectively with internal stakeholders, Suppliers, Supplier Attorneys, and other external parties
+ Managing multiple projects concurrently
+ Demonstrating professional expertise
+ Applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
+ Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
EDUCATION:
+ JD (Juris Doctor) degree
+ 7 - 9 years of complex contract negotiating experience and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
+ Drafting, evaluating, redlining, and negotiating contract terms and conditions. Experience with technology contracts a plus.
+ Ability to work effectively with peers around the world and across multiple cross-functional departments (legal, data privacy, risk & security, etc.)
+ Self-starter and able to juggle multiple priorities
+ Works openly and collaboratively
+ Ability to evaluate contract provisions and minimize risk via redlining (warranty, indemnity, liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, etc.)
+ Identify and explain contract risk
+ Ability to understand and write language that is clear, concise, and conveys intended meaning
+ Ability to problem solve with words
+ Able to function and perform at a high level with ambiguity in some cases
+ Ability to focus on details while managing to a bigger picture
+ Outstanding skills in MS Office suite
+ Experience with Coupa a plus
Benefits/Perks:
C ompetitive compensation , including Sales Incentive Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!)
4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs
Paid parental leave
An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs
Unlimited access to Udemy e-Learning
Reasonable Accommodation
Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at compliance.office@sabre.com
Affirmative Action
Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW
Stay connected with Sabre Careers
Job Description
The Lead Commercial Contracts position will provide support to Global Procurement Category Managers as the single point of contact for contractual matters. They will partner with Risk & Security, Legal, Privacy and various other teams to structure Supplier contracts that comply with company policies, government specifications and other requirements to mitigate risk and ensure Sabre protections. Specific duties include -
+ Drafting, redlining, evaluating, and negotiating contract terms and conditions (indemnity, limitation of liability, IP, confidentiality, warranty, etc.) for technology contracts (Software/SaaS, Professional Service Agreements, Consultant Agreements, Managed Services, etc.)
+ Using agreed upon playbooks and tools – including leveraging and updating the Contract Management System
+ Articulating strategy and contractual language to mitigate risk
+ Ensuring contractual standards are met
+ Building productive internal / external relationships
+ Interacting effectively with internal stakeholders, Suppliers, Supplier Attorneys, and other external parties
+ Managing multiple projects concurrently
+ Demonstrating professional expertise
+ Applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
+ Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
EDUCATION:
+ JD (Juris Doctor) degree
+ 7 - 9 years of complex contract negotiating experience and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
+ Drafting, evaluating, redlining, and negotiating contract terms and conditions. Experience with technology contracts a plus.
+ Ability to work effectively with peers around the world and across multiple cross-functional departments (legal, data privacy, risk & security, etc.)
+ Self-starter and able to juggle multiple priorities
+ Works openly and collaboratively
+ Ability to evaluate contract provisions and minimize risk via redlining (warranty, indemnity, liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, etc.)
+ Identify and explain contract risk
+ Ability to understand and write language that is clear, concise, and conveys intended meaning
+ Ability to problem solve with words
+ Able to function and perform at a high level with ambiguity in some cases
+ Ability to focus on details while managing to a bigger picture
+ Outstanding skills in MS Office suite
+ Experience with Coupa a plus
Benefits/Perks:
C ompetitive compensation , including Sales Incentive Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!)
4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs
Paid parental leave
An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs
Unlimited access to Udemy e-Learning
Reasonable Accommodation
Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at compliance.office@sabre.com
Affirmative Action
Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW
Stay connected with Sabre Careers
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