Job description
Role Overview
Contracts Specialist at Guidepoint, based in Dubai at the DIFC. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel and serves as the main point of contact between the legal team and internal/external stakeholders regarding all contract management.
Company Overview
Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world's best research teams. Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, the company supports every stage of the decision-making processโfrom developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions. Guidepoint is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.
Role Purpose
Serve as the primary point of contact between the legal team and internal/external stakeholders for all aspects of contract management, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts across the global organization.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Draft, review and negotiate all types of contracts, including client and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments and renewals, Statements of Work, data processing agreements, and SaaS agreements for global stakeholders in various company locations
- Review, edit, interpret and negotiate legal agreements
- Review and negotiate corporate master services agreements
- Ensure contractual drafting and review is always consistent with compliance practices
Contract Management & Administration
- Manage Contracts Queue and coordinate all aspects of contract management
- Manage Contract Template library and other knowledge management functions
- Ensure compliance with contract approval policies and procedures
Stakeholder Communication & Coordination
- Serve as primary contact between the legal department and internal and external stakeholders seeking contract review and revision, copies, questions, and status updates
- Review, respond and manage contracts-related questions within the Contracts inbox
- Liaise with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams on contracts as needed
Special Projects
- Execute special projects on an as-needed basis
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree with at least 3 years' experience working with contracts
- Law Degree is a plus, but not required
- Contract management experience, preferably in-house
- Experience reviewing, editing, interpreting and negotiating legal agreements
- Experience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreements
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and communications skills with ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and projects, and track and follow up on projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels, including across various offices
- Ability to digest complex compliance practices and ensure consistency in contractual work
- Ability to work independently and seek assistance or support as necessary
- Ability to shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative while meeting deadlines and providing timely responses
- Strong client service focus and flexibility
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion and integrity
- Apttus/Conga (Salesforce) contracts management system experience is very helpful
- Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws and experience negotiating data processing agreements
- Knowledge of legal developments in AI and how to incorporate them into contracts
Additional Information
- Offices within the heart of Dubai at the DIFC
- Career progression plan
- Private medical insurance including dental
- Opportunities to participate in Guidepoint CSR programs
- Fun team events, activities, and office-wide outings
- Stocked pantry and breakfast offerings
- Work from home flexibility on Fridays
- Easy access to metro and public transport
- Nurturing, close-knit office environment
- Hybrid work arrangement