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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Contracts Administrator
Location: Bracknell office
Reports to: Senior Group Director
Job Overview:
Paralegal/contracts administrator in EMEA covering all aspects of EMEA Legal work – e.g. Commercial, Company secretarial and Administrative matters.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Organise and maintain files, document databases, and electronic records to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is readily accessible.
2. File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports
3. Arrange signature of documents by senior management in EMEA and the US, including processing digital signatures.
4. Analyse incoming emails, submissions, and documents to determine their importance and follow up action needed
5. Lead contract lifecycle management of reviewing and redlining NDAs, some software licences and other routine legal documentation.
6. Conduct initial reviews of legal documentation and issue spotting, escalating issues as appropriate.
7. Provide company secretarial services to entities in EMEA, including: assisting with director changes, account approvals, managing accurate entity records, etc. This will involve:Working with external counsel in various jurisdictions across EMEA to arrange drafting of board and shareholder resolutions, and arrange signaturesUnderstanding of the basics of corporate law/company formation (bylaws/roles of shareholders and directors etc.)Experience with managing international subsidiaries and associated corporate secretarial work is required
8. Manage invoicing processes and liaising with external law firms
9. Assist with travel plans and administration for visiting colleagues
10. Some occasional travel may be required – EMEA and US, but work is mostly based in Bracknell.
Experience required:
Experience carrying out legal, paralegal, contractual and/or company secretarial activities at a law firm or company.
Additional Information:
Cadence has consistently achieved a ‘Top 50’ ranking in the Great Place to Work awards in the UK.
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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