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Senior Commercial Contract Negotiator (in German)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW COLLEAGUE:

Senior Commercial Contract Negotiator (in German language)

YOU AND YOUR TEAM:

You will join the international Legal Managed Services team based in Gdynia, London, New York and Eagan (MN). Within your role you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial/transactional contracts in German language to ensure that the agreements comply with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As a Senior Negotiator you will also act as escalation point for Junior Negotiators and the client.

As an integral part of negotiation process, you will work side by side with the project manager and relevant stakeholders in order to ensure that terms of the agreements are within financial and legal guidelines and the documents are executed in a timely manner.

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IMPORTANCE OF ROLE:

With the ever-increasing regulatory landscape raising a lot of unanswered questions, our services help global financial institutions navigate through the maze by managing obligations for relationship and transactional documentation. Also, our team supports financial institutions in complying with approaching GDPR deadlines.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Independently or with minimum oversight reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial/transactional contracts in German language
  • Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders in English and German to complete the negotiations and resolve documentation related queries in a timely manner
  • Act as escalation point for junior team members and advise them on client positions and best practices
  • Work with internal teams to ensure accurate status reporting

DURING THE FIRST WEEKS AT WORK:

You will undergo an intensive onboarding training and attend sessions that will prepare you to perform your daily tasks efficiently and accurately.

Thomson Reuters provides professionals with the intelligence, technology and human expertise they need to find trusted answers. We enable professionals in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, and media markets to make the decisions that matter most, all powered by the world's most trusted news organization.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS.

  • Law degree
  • Fluent German, being comfortable working with contracts in German language
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Ability to multi-task, detail-orientated, strong analytical and drafting abilities
  • 3-5 years of experience working with commercial contracts and data protection law and/or GDPR
  • Experience in supervising or supporting junior lawyers

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Previous experience in working in regulatory remediation projects
  • experience in working in the global organization or international law firm

YOU RECEIVE:

  • Collaborative office environment where colleagues come from over 30 countries.
  • A wide range of development opportunities through traditional training, on-site and international projects.
  • Two days volunteering leave.
  • Access to Thomson Reuter's products with real-time economic data.
  • Wellbeing Scheme, including private healthcare, pension plan, Multisport card and more.

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one – collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 50,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Bring your ambition to make a difference. We'll bring a world of opportunities.

As a global business we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

To learn more about what we offer, please visit thomsonreuters.com/careers.

More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.

Job ID: aa6c3f1a2e0d915b3337b7562bbe10e3
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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