Specialist-Contract Management

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this role, you will be part of the Verizon Global Legal Services team, an innovative legal center of excellence initiative. You will work closely with lawyers, business partners, contract-management members, and other stakeholders with international and US-based teams. Your responsibilities will include contract management, drafting transactional documents, performing data privacy impact assessments, and contributing to other legal practice areas and subject-matter domains based on your demonstrated abilities and experience. Your specific duties will include:

• Enabling business partners and Sourcing in the drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and finalization of agreements. Processing agreements and performing projects in accordance with applicable policies and processes.
• Managing projects for various legal practice areas, including Privacy, Real Estate, Network & Technology, among others. Ensuring adherence to expected turnaround times and service level agreements.
• Assessing current or future Legal Department needs and priorities by communicating directly with internal/external legal professionals and other key stakeholders. Identifying potential risks and making recommendations to business partners and other lawyers.
• Using readily available as well as emerging legal and project management technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Optimizing legal processes to drive efficiency.
• Interacting with business partners and suppliers/customers regularly to understand their requirements and provide necessary support. Supporting peers with day-to-day activities.

What We’re Looking For:

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of policies, standards, and processes for managing and administering contracts, with the ability to use applicable processes and practices for managing a variety of contractual agreements.
• Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds, with the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Ability to balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy and reputational risks and make sound decisions to take appropriate risks.
• Good understanding of contract and other related laws.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, ability to manage adversarial negotiations and high-pressure situations, while at the same always being professional and respectful.
• Ability to understand and manage complex and time-sensitive processes, and work with online tools, without constant supervision or hand holding.
• Team player with an ability to work with cross-functional teams and Commitment to integrity.

Even better if you have any of the following:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Law
• Expert knowledge in contract negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Technical acumen in Legal tools, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with common project management systems such as Agile.
• Experience in global or U.S agreements.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.