Contract Administrator

About Avery Dennison Smartrac

Avery Dennison Smartrac is a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions. Our company provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity, and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contract Administrator to join our EMENA Legal team based in The Netherlands. In this role, you will provide support to legal counsels and business teams on contract administration and drafting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial contracts and be proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage contract administration process, including intake of requests and questions, and triage of requests to ensure appropriate resource allocation.
• Understand commercial background of transactions and review and revise initial and subsequent contract drafts in collaboration with Legal Counsels and sometimes independently.
• Be proficient at various types of agreements, including confidentiality agreements, procurement agreements, rebate agreements, general sales and purchase conditions & agreements, development agreements, and amendments thereof.
• Manage third-party screening process of suppliers and customers.
• Provide contract-related training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Litigation administration process management, including preparing litigation reports and accrual reports, and potentially being involved in gathering evidence in support of claims and defenses and maintenance of accurate matter files.
• Support quarterly budgeting and forecasting process.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Serve as back-up to department paralegal(s) supporting the management of corporate entities and all business units.
• Take an active role in department effectiveness and efficiency projects, including streamlining processes, creating templates, and training.

Qualifications:

• Higher education/degree in Law or related field (or equivalent experience managing and drafting commercial contracts).
• 2+ years of demonstrated success in a similar role and customer service-oriented environment.
• Significant substantive knowledge and skills concerning drafting and legal effect of commercial contract provisions and transactions.
• Knowledge of legal entity management is a plus but not required if committed to learning the area.
• Knowledge of litigation support and management is a plus but not required if committed to learning the area.
• Consistent eye for detail, accurate, and high standards for all work output is critical.
• Independent, curious, and flexible thinker who is a self-starter for problem-solving.
• Active and enthusiastic learner, with demonstrated ability to learn new areas.
• Demonstrated business acumen.
• Highest standard of integrity, ethics, and demonstrated ability to keep all matters handled and information received in the strictest confidence.
• Excellent computer skills: proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel. Ability to reformat a Word document to a high level of perfection and professionalism.
• Fluency in English for contracts and legal documents is required. Additional language fluencies for legal matters are highly desirable.
• Thrives in a team environment with a bias for action and collaboration.

About Us

Avery Dennison Smartrac is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Employee Resource Groups

• EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women.
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace.
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region.

Learn More

For more information about our company, our values, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion