Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.

Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core solutions:

Organizational StrategyAssessment and SuccessionTalent AcquisitionLeadership DevelopmentTotal Rewards

Job Description

The Associate will be an integral member of the legal team for Korn Ferry’s In-house Legal Team on a contract basis. This role will perform contract review and negotiations, including non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, letters of engagement, statements of work, change orders, and other commercial client contracts. They will also support other corporate legal resources and work on other legal projects, as needed. The successful candidate will learn their role on the job as they also become familiar with the Korn Ferry services and business. This role will be supporting Professional & Executive Search, RPO, Interim and Projects.

Key Responsibilities

Review and negotiate commercial contracts Interface with internal clients to ensure client contracts reflect agreed business terms and are consistent with company policies and approved legal terms and conditions Protect and mitigate company risks that may arise from contractual commitments Use contract management system Support other corporate legal resources as needed

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Self-motivated team player with strong work ethic and the ability to "get things done"High energy with a sense of urgencyExcellent attention to detailOrganized and efficientAbility to build rapport and trust within legal team and with internal clientsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to effectively prioritize and simultaneously handle multiple tasks and deadlinesStrong follow-through skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a small teamResourceful, good listener with good problem-solving skillsExcellent legal and business judgment5+ years’ experience with commercial contract drafting, reviewing and negotiation. Prefer experience in an in-house role.Comfortable managing multiple business prioritiesExperience using DocuSign CLM or a similar contract management toolThis is a full cycle contract role with drafting, red lining, and negotiations

EDUCATION

JD and licensed attorney in NA

Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Korn Ferry Benefits

The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.

Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative

Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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