Contracts Analyst

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

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Job Summary

The Contracts Analyst will work in the Legal Departments Sales and Client Contracts Team. The analyst is responsible for supporting the Sales and Client Services departments with contract negotiations, document reviews, Legal case management and triaging, and the team with various research and analysis projects.

The Contracts Analyst will assist with TriNet customer service contract negotiations, various contract and document reviews, reviewing non-disclosure agreements of current prospective customers, assisting with case management and assignment, and resolving various issues referred to the team pertaining to TriNet or the professional employer organization (PEO) industry. The analyst may also provide support to Sales, Customer Experience, Marketing, and Client Communications teams by analyzing and providing feedback on marketing materials, RFP/RFI responses, and other internal and customer-facing documents.

The Contracts Analyst will also assist with completing various team initiatives and projects, as assigned. This position will also be responsible for assisting with management of TriNets customer service agreement templates and associated addenda and amendment forms, as well as the associated alternate legal language libraries. The Contract Analyst will assist with managing the use of these forms by internal departments and will coordinate the change management process for updating the templates and forms.

The Contracts Analyst will be able to effectively handle and complete a variety of tasks and projects with specific timeframes and deadlines while balancing multiple opposing priorities. They will have a keen eye for detail, process improvement, and organization, and will be able to evaluate alternatives quickly. Candidates who are "problem-solvers," and not just "issue-spotters," are a plus.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinates team initiatives and projects, as assigned.
• Distributes information, provides input for presentations, reports, and related work for teammates as needed/requested.
• Collaborates with teammates to provide education and guidance to the sales and client service teams on matters relating to TriNet’s service contract and the PEO industry.
• Assists with service contract negotiations and review requested changes and draft amendments to service contracts for existing and prospective customers.
• Reviews and negotiates non-disclosure agreements, as able.
• Assists with maintaining and coordinating the management, use, and updating of client service agreement templates, associated addenda and amendment forms, and the alternate legal language libraries.
• Assists with reviewing and commenting on internal and external-facing documents, including client communications, RFP/RFI responses, and marketing materials.
• Participates in responding to Sales inquiries.
• Assists with case management to ensure appropriate case routing and assignment.
• Works with team members to research and respond to inquiries directed to team from business colleagues related to legal requirements for PEOs, payroll, benefits, risk, and HR services.
• Assists with miscellaneous business matters referred to team.
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• An LL.B Degree or equivalent experience preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• Typically 4-6 years years prior contract management or contract analyst role preferred
• Recent college graduates with a serious interest in a career in the law, either working as a paralegal or completing law school
• Relevant work experience in a corporate/professional environment (working in a law firm, corporate legal or contract management department)
• Familiarity with common legal documents, contract types, key legal terms, and principles
• Experience with contract management tools (Apttus or similar), Salesforce, and DocuSign or other e-signature application is a plus
• PEO (Professional Employer Organization) experience is advantageous.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Self-starter, team-oriented, good business understanding, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn new skills and gain additional experience.
• A demonstrated dedication to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Ability to collaborate and partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to effectively connect with prospective and existing customers.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work on a broad range of tasks and projects.
• Capability to adapt to emerging technology tools and trends.
• Ability to analyze and effectively edit and comment on various legal and business documents and client communications.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced constantly evolving business environment while balancing multiple opposing priorities with tight deadlines.
• Ability to take ownership and have consistent, accurate follow through to completion.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of corporate data.
• Ability to work independently to resolve issues and in a team office environment; to communicate expertly across many organizational levels and functions; to establish rapport with key partners
• Strong ability to use the Microsoft Office software suite required, including the built-in MS Word track changes function, as well as Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is 100% in office.
  
  

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.

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