Associate General Counsel, Strategic Negotiations Team
1 month ago
COGNIZANT OVERVIEW
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build stronger, more agile and innovative businesses. Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500; and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
ROLE
A senior-level attorney who will serve as an Associate General Counsel at the Senior Director level in a cross-functional commercial risk and legal team that provides contracting and negotiation expertise to win complex, multi-service outsourcing technology and services deals with clients from around the world and across industries.
At Cognizant, we have a diverse legal team working closely with business, sales and other corporate functions to help Cognizant deliver digital and information technology solutions for our customers around the globe. The work is fast-paced and dynamic; and it will continuously challenge you to learn and grow as an attorney.
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience at a major law firm or in-house at a similarly situated organization is required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Contracts:
· Deep knowledge of contracting terms relevant to IT services and outsourcing:
o IT/BPO/Outsourcing industry knowledge
o Finance, accounting, procurement, and legal principles that are core to IT contracting
o Provisions relevant to outsourcing and IT products/services
o Commercial levers and variables key for positive deal outcomes
o Financial and business considerations that underpin contracting positions
· Extensive drafting experience with the ability to accurately review, understand and negotiate provisions
Negotiations:
· Experience leading high stakes negotiations with a high degree of collaboration
· Ability to develop, implement and lead a negotiation plan and strategy
· Adept at escalating and acquiring internal alignment on preferred positions and final positions
· Mastery of listening to client positions while advocating Cognizant’s positions to find workable solutions
Expectations:
· Professionalism – proactive and leads by example; role model; strong communicator; able to build positive relationships and influence others; solves issues to meet objectives; results driven; maintains composure in stressful situations; maintains integrity at all times
· Teamwork – trusted advisor and leader; opinion actively sought and valued by peers; able to work effectively with expansive teams with a wide range of skills and levels of expertise
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this role will have all the following qualifications:
· JD from a top tier law school
· Licensed attorney with a minimum of 10+ years of expertise in commercial transactions at a major law firm or in-house at a similarly situated organization
· Demonstrated track record of closing strategic deals
· Great interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
· Ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work, and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations across multiple time zones
· Ability to work in a rapidly changing and diverse environment and comfort navigating through ambiguous situations
· Commitment to promoting an ethical workplace culture and supporting compliance processes and programs
· Ability to travel up to 33% or more
Applications will be accepted until November 7, 2024.
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Dallas,TX-2626 Cole Avenue, United States Cognizant Full timeCOGNIZANT OVERVIEW Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build...
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Dallas,TX-2626 Cole Avenue, United States Cognizant Full timeCOGNIZANT OVERVIEW Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build...
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Dallas,TX-2626 Cole Avenue, United States Cognizant Full timeCOGNIZANT OVERVIEW Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build...
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Dallas,TX-2626 Cole Avenue, United States Cognizant Full timeCOGNIZANT OVERVIEW Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build...
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Dallas,TX-2626 Cole Avenue, United States Cognizant Full timeCOGNIZANT OVERVIEW Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build...
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