Contracts Specialist

Overview

The Legal team at Guidepoint plays a crucial global role supporting operations across multiple offices. This team provides expert advice, support, and recommendations to various business units, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.

We are currently searching for a Contracts Specialist to act as the primary liaison between the legal department and both internal and external parties concerning contract management. This position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate various contracts such as client/vendor agreements, NDAs, contract amendments/renewals, Statements of Work, data processing agreements, SaaS contracts, among others, serving global company stakeholders across locations.
• Oversee the Contracts Queue and manage all facets of contract handling.
• Serve as the main contact point for contract inquiries, revisions, document requests, and status updates between legal and stakeholders.
• Manage and respond to contract-related queries via a dedicated Contracts inbox.
• Maintain the Contract Template repository and execute associated knowledge management duties.
• Ensure adherence to contract approval policies and protocols.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams as required regarding contracts.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience working with contracts.
• Holding a Law degree is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience in contract management, ideally within an in-house legal environment.
• Expertise in reviewing, editing, interpreting, and negotiating legal contracts.
• Proficient in reviewing and negotiating master service agreements at a corporate level.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, track, and follow up on various assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capability to collaborate with colleagues and external contacts at all levels across global offices.
• Ability to comprehend complex compliance frameworks and consistently ensure contractual consistency.
• Independent work ethic combined with the appropriate judgement to seek assistance when needed.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities, proactive approach to tasks, and reliability in meeting deadlines and responding promptly.
• Strong client-oriented focus and willingness to be flexible.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Apttus/Conga Salesforce contract management systems is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection regulations along with experience negotiating data processing agreements.
• Understanding legal trends in artificial intelligence and incorporating them into contractual language.

What We Offer

• An office located in the center of Dubai's DIFC district.
• Structured career advancement opportunities.
• Private healthcare coverage including dental insurance.
• Participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Engaging team events, activities, and company-wide outings.
• Fully stocked pantry with breakfast provisions.
• Work-from-home flexibility on Fridays.
• Convenient access to metro and public transportation links.
• A close-knit and supportive office culture.

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint empowers research workflows for leading research organizations worldwide. Supported by over 2 million experts and 1,600 employees globally, we provide real-time consultancy, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-powered tools to support critical decision-making through all phases. Our success is driven by a diverse workforce, fostering inclusive collaboration and valuing the varied perspectives of our employees, experts, and clients.