The RoleAs a
Contracts & Negotiation Professional at Kyndryl you will be required to provide sound, and well- reasoned legal, commercial and contract guidance to the businesses and other internal functions based upon established policies, guidelines, and professional judgement. You will also participate in or lead significant and complex negotiations of IT services contracts, preparing all required contractual documentation and ensuring compliance with established contracting policies, practices and delegations.
You will have the ability to develop strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders as well as with Kyndryl's customers and their third-party advisors and counsel, and the ability to communicate effectively and negotiate with all levels (professional to executive) of internal and external clients.
You will also work on international contracts, which will will require interfacing with teams in other countries and ensuring the agreement accurately reflects Kyndryl's capabilities in all countries within scope. The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented, self-motivated, and creative thinking individual with well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities include: - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex services agreements
- Assisting with the development of responses to requests for proposals (RFPs)
- Identifying and mitigating legal, technical, and business issues and risks
- Assisting with the resolution of contract related disputes
- Coordinating with other company functions (e.g., Legal, Risk, Tax and Accounting) to ensure compliance with company policies
- Ability to analyze and interprets basic financial data and business concepts and assesses the impact of alternative courses of action
Your FutureEvery position at Kyndryl is an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We're committed to your growth and development-because when you succeed, we succeed. In this role, you'll gain exposure to global projects, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic initiatives that shape the future of businesses worldwide.
Your career path doesn't stop here. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, broaden your skills, or move into leadership, we'll support you with learning programs, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges. At Kyndryl, your future is yours to shape.
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years experience working on complex Contracts & Negotiations, including drafting and interpreting complex contracts and providing advice on legal, contractual, technical and/or business requirements
- Ability to multitask and balance a complex and demanding workload
- Ability to establish and nurture client (internal and external) relationship and to work constructively with other members of a team
- Willingness to travel 20% annually
- English: Fluent
- Applicant can live anywhere within a 50 mile radius of a major airport.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and creative thinking individual with well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Masters or Juris Doctorate degree
- At least 7 years experience in Information Technology transactional support and/or legal and business interpretation of general services scope and contracts
- 5+ years experience in outsourcing agreements
The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $124,920 to $237,480 based on a full-time schedule.
Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California (San Francisco Bay Area):$149,880 to $284,880
California (All Other):$137,400 to $261,120
Colorado: $124,920 to $237,480
Massachusetts$124,920 to $261,120
New York City: $149,880 to $284,880
Washington: $137,400 to $261,120
Washington DC:$137,400 to $261,120
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
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