Contracts & Negotiations Professional

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

As a Contracts & Negotiation Professional at Kyndryl you will be required to provide sound, and well- reasoned legal, commercial and contract guidance in both English and Spanish to the businesses and other internal functions based upon established policies, guidelines, and professional judgement. You will also participate in or lead significant and complex negotiations of IT services contracts, preparing all required contractual documentation and ensuring compliance with established contracting policies, practices and delegations.

We're seeking a bilingual professional, fluent in English and Spanish with experience working on a variety of contracts.

You will have the ability to develop strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders as well as with Kyndryl's customers and their third-party advisors and counsel, and the ability to communicate effectively and negotiate with all levels (professional to executive) of internal and external clients.

You will also work on international contracts, which will will require interfacing with teams in other countries and ensuring the agreement accurately reflects Kyndryl's capabilities in all countries within scope. The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented, self-motivated, and creative thinking individual with well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex services agreements

* Assisting with the development of responses to requests for proposals (RFPs)

* Identifying and mitigating legal, technical, and business issues and risks

* Assisting with the resolution of contract related disputes

* Coordinating with other company functions (e.g., Legal, Risk, Tax and Accounting) to ensure compliance with company policies

* Ability to analyze and interprets basic financial data and business concepts and assesses the impact of alternative courses of action

Your Future

Every position at Kyndryl is an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We're committed to your growth and development-because when you succeed, we succeed. In this role, you'll gain exposure to global projects, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic initiatives that shape the future of businesses worldwide.

Your career path doesn't stop here. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, broaden your skills, or move into leadership, we'll support you with learning programs, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges. At Kyndryl, your future is yours to shape.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. You have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development, and to support others in theirs. You take your work seriously and prioritize customer impact. Most importantly, you understand that the most successful teams trust and enjoy each other and are naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* 5+ years experience working on complex Contracts & Negotiations, including drafting and interpreting complex contracts and providing advice on legal, contractual, technical and/or business requirements

* Fluent in English and Spanish; experience with contracts in both languages

* Ability to multitask and balance a complex and demanding workload

* Ability to establish and nurture client (internal and external) relationship and to work constructively with other members of a team

* Willingness to travel 10% annually

* Applicant can live anywhere within a 50 mile radius of a major airport.

* Detail oriented, self-motivated, and creative thinking individual with well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Masters or Juris Doctorate degree

* At least 5 years experience in Information Technology transactional support and/or legal and business interpretation of general services scope and contracts

* 2+ years experience in outsourcing agreements

The compensation range for this position in the US is $120,360 to $228,840 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below…