Deloitte
Tax Senior Consultant, Legal Managed Services
Deloitte, Chicago, IL
Senior Consultant, Tax Technology Consulting - Legal Managed Services
Would you enjoy being part of a team that helps multinational organizations transform their contract lifecycle management processes by leveraging enabling technologies, process reengineering and alternative delivery models? Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting (TTC) Legal Managed Services (LMS) team assists corporate legal department clients with end to end, contract lifecycle management, as well as aids them with their responses to regulatory and other trigger events compelling organizations to analyze their contract portfolios and process. Bring your expertise and client service skills to Deloitte and click "apply" now!
Work you'll do
As a Senior Consultant in TTC - Legal Managed Services (LMS), you will work with corporate legal departments of Fortune 1000/FTSE 100/Global 5000 clients. You will be working with both U.S. and Global teams and will play a pivotal role in helping them navigate a complex and dynamic business environment. You will be client-facing and responsible for delivering first class service to our clients through flawless execution of your responsibilities. You should be a self- starter who works well within a team, is energized by a continuous learning environment, and possesses an ability to work well with deadlines.
Day to day responsibilities will be performing tasks across the contract lifecycle, including contract review, drafting, and playbook enabled negotiation. As a team member, you will be leveraging contract lifecycle management technologies and will be expected to deliver in accordance with both quantitative (i.e. contract request turnaround time) and qualitative (i.e. contract review and drafting accuracy) key performance indicators. You will embrace opportunities to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement into your engagement delivery.
Responsibilities include:
Globally, Deloitte provides legal business services, outside the US, we provide legal advisory services (traditional practice of law/legal advice) to clients and in the US, LMS is part of the TTC practice.
At Deloitte Tax LLP, our TTC practice helps tax and legal departments pursue a streamlined, transparent, and efficient tax and legal functions that enhance the core responsibilities of compliance, reporting and planning, while also positioning tax and legal as a strategic business advisor for the digital era. We specialize in tax and legal and can effectively address corporate tax and legal function's unique needs, requirements and obligations. As technology specialists, we help clients make appropriate technology choices across all business cycles.
Deloitte TTC professionals are aligned across our global network of member firms to support our clients' objectives and address their challenges. Our team's multi-disciplinary approach combines tax and legal technical and technology skillsets, enabling greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization. Learn more about Deloitte Tax Technology Consulting.
Qualifications
Required
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
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Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.
Our people and culture
Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Learn more about our inclusive culture.
Our purpose
Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and in our communities. We are creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. We are focusing our collective efforts to advance sustainability, equity, and trust that come to life through our core commitments. Learn more about Deloitte's purpose, commitments, and impact.
Professional development
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
Would you enjoy being part of a team that helps multinational organizations transform their contract lifecycle management processes by leveraging enabling technologies, process reengineering and alternative delivery models? Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting (TTC) Legal Managed Services (LMS) team assists corporate legal department clients with end to end, contract lifecycle management, as well as aids them with their responses to regulatory and other trigger events compelling organizations to analyze their contract portfolios and process. Bring your expertise and client service skills to Deloitte and click "apply" now!
Work you'll do
As a Senior Consultant in TTC - Legal Managed Services (LMS), you will work with corporate legal departments of Fortune 1000/FTSE 100/Global 5000 clients. You will be working with both U.S. and Global teams and will play a pivotal role in helping them navigate a complex and dynamic business environment. You will be client-facing and responsible for delivering first class service to our clients through flawless execution of your responsibilities. You should be a self- starter who works well within a team, is energized by a continuous learning environment, and possesses an ability to work well with deadlines.
Day to day responsibilities will be performing tasks across the contract lifecycle, including contract review, drafting, and playbook enabled negotiation. As a team member, you will be leveraging contract lifecycle management technologies and will be expected to deliver in accordance with both quantitative (i.e. contract request turnaround time) and qualitative (i.e. contract review and drafting accuracy) key performance indicators. You will embrace opportunities to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement into your engagement delivery.
Responsibilities include:
- Review, abstract, draft, redline, negotiate a broad range of commercial contractual agreements, including but not limited to: NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, Software as a Service Agreements, distributions agreements, data protection agreements, marketing agreements, and sponsorship agreements.
- Escalating agreements, as needed, per the contract negotiation playbook.
- Delivery of the above activities in accordance with agreed upon key performance indicators tracking speed, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Build (under guidance of Counsel), review and update contract negotiation playbooks, as necessary.
- Identify process and operational efficiencies within the legal department contracting function.
Globally, Deloitte provides legal business services, outside the US, we provide legal advisory services (traditional practice of law/legal advice) to clients and in the US, LMS is part of the TTC practice.
At Deloitte Tax LLP, our TTC practice helps tax and legal departments pursue a streamlined, transparent, and efficient tax and legal functions that enhance the core responsibilities of compliance, reporting and planning, while also positioning tax and legal as a strategic business advisor for the digital era. We specialize in tax and legal and can effectively address corporate tax and legal function's unique needs, requirements and obligations. As technology specialists, we help clients make appropriate technology choices across all business cycles.
Deloitte TTC professionals are aligned across our global network of member firms to support our clients' objectives and address their challenges. Our team's multi-disciplinary approach combines tax and legal technical and technology skillsets, enabling greater impact and efficiency within our client's organization. Learn more about Deloitte Tax Technology Consulting.
Qualifications
Required
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, law, finance, IT or related area; Juris Doctorate or LLM degree
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage assignments in a team environment
- Strong substantive understanding of general commercial contractual agreements and the key clauses typically found in these agreements i.e. limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, termination etc.
- 3+ years of experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing general commercial contractual agreements
- Level of familiarity with technology and its application in the contract lifecycle management field
- Strong Microsoft Office and other technology skills including, but not limited to, Excel, PPT, Visio, Power BI, Tableau
- Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process or willing and able to obtain:
- Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
- If not CPA eligible:
- Licensed Attorney (or foreign equivalent)
- Enrolled Agent
- PMP (Project Management Certification)
- Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification Program
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)
- Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Procurement/Legal Procurement or SAS® Certified Data Scientist.
- Paralegal Certification with a 4-year degree
- Other Technical Certifications:
- Six Sigma (Black Belt and Green Belt)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Contract & Commercial Management (CCM) Certification Program, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute-ACP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- The Information Systems Security
- Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
- Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) or SAS® Certified Data Scientist
- DocuSign (Workflow Manager, E-signature, CLM, etc.)
- iCertis
- Onit Product Suite (Level 2 and above),
- Conga CLM
- Agiloft
- Sirion Labs
- Kira
- Thomson Reuters (Legal Tracker, High Q, or Contract Express),
- Wolters Kluwer Passport (Passport Legal Spend and Matter Management),
- Mitratech Team Connect and TAP
- Preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
- Exceptional communication (to both internal and external stakeholders) and collaboration skills
- Superior client presentation skills
- High level of attention to detail, superb organization skills and well-developed critical thinking skills
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
taxttc
Recruiting tips
From developing a stand out resume to putting your best foot forward in the interview, we want you to feel prepared and confident as you explore opportunities at Deloitte. Check out recruiting tips from Deloitte recruiters.
Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.
Our people and culture
Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Learn more about our inclusive culture.
Our purpose
Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and in our communities. We are creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. We are focusing our collective efforts to advance sustainability, equity, and trust that come to life through our core commitments. Learn more about Deloitte's purpose, commitments, and impact.
Professional development
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.