QRM - Contract Specialist - Senior Consultant
Deloitte
Job at a glance
Responsibilities Provide guidance and support to Deloitte account teams post contract execution for multi-tiered contractual relationships for complex IT services (e.g.,TPP accounts and subordinate services engagements) Prepare MSA summaries (for business use), engagement summaries, obligations trackers, and contracting guidebooks Identify key contractual terms and requirements, including obligations and deliverables Periodically assess currency / compliance (together with the US Risk Manager(s)) and report on contractual obligations and deliverables Perform thorough research of tiered contracts in connection with business issues or disputes Prepare analysis of potential options for resolution / response with contractual support provided Work with the US Risk Manager(s) to distil complex business issues that intersect one or more contracts Analyze and assess potential impacts associated with contractual issues and disputes Support development of contract management tools, including: negotiated templates, contracting guidebooks, and methods and processes essential for successful compliance during delivery of engagements Provide contractual compliance / administrative support and guidance (e.g., capture, track / monitor, and document compliance with contractual obligations; maintain conformed contracts by applying change orders and amendments for both client and subcontractor contracts; prepare routine notices that are contractually-required) Review and provide input to subordinate statements of work, work orders, and complex change orders by reviewing for contractual clarity and promoting Risk mitigations Provide support for customized subcontracting arrangements, working closely with the US Risk Managers to ensure all subcontracts include applicable prime contract flow-down provisions Help prepare for periodic Engagement Reviews where contractual matters are involved Support US Risk Managers with contract closeout processes (including for partial terminations) by assisting with guidance to account / engagement PMOs for offboarding checklists; assist with document archival instructions and address return of confidential information, declaration of proprietary works, and transfer of software licenses Perform other ad hoc Risk and Contract management support activities as required Qualification & Experience Must Have Skills/Project Experience/Certifications: Possess 6+ years of post-qualification experience in risk and contract management Proficiency in the use of MS Office - Word, basic Excel, and PowerPoint Experience working on full Contract Lifecycle (IT/ITES) Experience working on IT operations and managed services agreements Experience working on commercial contracts Experience in identifying contractual risks and suggesting risk mitigations Exposure to contract language and risk mitigations associated with access to highly confidential client information including PII/PHI Experience in identifying business risks Excellent analytical and presentation skills Good relationship management skills Strong verbal and written English communication skills Proactive approach in performing duties, problem solving, and issue resolution Education: Law graduate