Sr. Counsel, Global Contracts Team

ADP • Alpharetta, GA

17h

About The Position

ADP is seeking an experienced attorney to lead complex commercial transactions
for ADP’s Global Contracts Team.
The successful candidate will have a strong
business orientation and be responsible for collaborating across multiple ADP
business units and functional areas, including National Account Services,
Compliance Solution Services and Procurement. This highly visible role offers
the opportunity to negotiate client, strategic and vendor contracts and advise
senior business stakeholders, including sales, finance, procurement and
operations, on contract strategy, legal risk and risk mitigation. The
successful candidate will be instrumental in helping to drive innovation in the
ADP contracting process.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Candidate must be a member of a state bar in one of the 50 states in the United States.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience with specific emphasis on contract negotiation, outsourcing and technology transactions, and analysis and management of contractual risk.
• Superior knowledge of outsourcing arrangements, technology contracts and business law.
• Strong legal analytical ability and judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to interface effectively with associates at all levels of ADP management, external lawyers and business associates of clients, partners and vendors.
• Ability to be assertive while maintaining a diplomatic and professional demeanor.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to manage transactions to completion and anticipate issues that may arise.
• Ready to join a highly motivated team where members have each other’s back.
• Must be able to accommodate some travel.
• Position will be based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Miami, Florida or Roseland, New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably with at least 2-3+ years at a top law firm and some in house experience.
• Some experience with mergers & acquisitions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize balanced lawyering to efficiently and effectively draft, negotiate and close a wide variety of complex outsourcing and technology contracts with limited supervision.
• Work effectively with sales, finance and business leadership to reach a successful outcome in contract negotiations.
• Interface with all levels of ADP personnel to advise on contract-related matters and ensure contract terms are consistent with ADP's business practices, policies and goals.
• Develop and conduct periodic training on contract terms, ADP’s positions and the contracting process for sales, business and legal colleagues.
• Contribute to, and maintain, ADP’s culture of innovation and growth while effectively managing risk.
• Perform special assignments and projects as directed.

Benefits

• Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
• Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
• Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
• Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
• Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
• Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
• Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
• Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree