Job Description
Specialist, Institutional Contracts
Location:
Oxford, GBR
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About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Contracts Negotiator to join our Wiley Research Sales Contracts team. This role will focus on negotiating License Agreements with well-established Academic customers around the world. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Sales team and Legal Department; they will also have the ability to understand and will be accountable for applying established contractual workflow and controls.
How You Will Make An Impact
- You will represent Wiley in negotiations with global customers from the Academic, Government, and Corporate sectors, securing the most advantageous terms to enhance our market position.
- You will manage complex contractual projects from start to finish, coordinating with various internal stakeholders, tracking progress, updating status, promoting discussion, and resolving outstanding issues.
- You will ensure that contracts within your purview are compliant with the SOX Act, Wiley’s policies, and recommended guidelines, maintaining proof of compliance.
- You will handle queries, document reviews, and contract executions in multiple languages, with the assistance of translators and Sales colleagues in the region.
- You will operate from an innovative Contracts Lifecycle Management system equipped with advanced data reporting and analysis features that will enhance your work efficiency and effectiveness.
- Your role is pivotal in streamlining Wiley's contract and revenue operations, ensuring legal compliance, and contributing to the company's success in the competitive publishing market.
What We Look For
- Driven to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values kindness and professional excellence as much as you do.
- Experienced negotiator with the ability to independently handle multi-million complex contracts, applying organizational standards.
- Experience with contractual compliance workflow and implementation (e.g., SOX Act)
- A creative problem solver who can navigate sensitive legal issues and efficiency while maintaining a kind approach to our customers and team members.
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, capable of prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects involving various stakeholders.
- Preferably bilingual in English and Spanish with excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in other languages is also valued.
- Possess strong interpersonal abilities that help you build strong partnerships both internally and externally.
About Wiley
Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.
With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.
Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact
[email protected] for assistance.
We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.
We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.
When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.
Salary Range
26,300 GBP to 35,900 GBP
