Contracts Administration Director - Legal Counsel

**this role will be hybrid with at least 2 days/week in the Detroit office**

We believe in Extraordinary.   

What we do isn’t easy. Nothing extraordinary ever is. At Jack Morton we create head-turning, stomach-dropping, mind-boggling, smile-inducing brand experiences. We exist to reimagine what experience can be, and we do that by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.  

We take care of each other, as much as we take care of business. We forget titles, check egos at the door, roll up our sleeves and make extraordinary happen.  

This is a place where you can be you, all of you, and bring your true and honest self to work, every day in every way.

What we create is unique, just like those who work here and together we are united behind a powerful vision - we inspire the world to experience better. To show, not tell how things should be.  More innovative. More inclusive. More sustainable. So, if you feel work, and the people you work with, can be extraordinary, let’s chat. 

That brings us to you.

Summary: We have an opening for a Contracts Administration Director in our Detroit office.  Together with a staff of two colleagues, this role is responsible for the day-to-day client management and the smooth operation of the contract management process. Responsibilities include reviewing and drafting regional and national promotional agreements and related documents to ensure clarity, legal compliance, and best business practices. The Contracts Administration Director will also provide general commercial legal counsel to the Detroit office in collaboration with the corporate legal team. 

 Key Accountabilities: 

• Serve as strategic partner and trusted advisor to GM’s legal and account clients and our Agency account teams. 
• Lead Contract Administration and Evaluations teams to ensure timely, accurate processing of all agreements.  
• Review, draft, negotiate, and report on promotional, sweepstakes, personal services, and product placement agreements on behalf of General Motors LLC.  
• Draft agreement templates, as necessary. 
• Interact daily with the account teams, evaluation staff, and as necessary, third-party promoters. 
• Ensure marketing programs follow best business practices and comply with legal standards and GM’s policies and processes.  
• Work closely with GM’s advertising and marketing legal staff. 
• Use GM’s web-based database system to review and approve marketing programs from the legal perspective.  
• Assist employees with understanding legal agreements. 
• Act as a resource and advisor for sponsorship and procurement contracts as requested.  

Requirements: 

• 5-10 plus years of related legal experience required. 
• Experience with contract administration – writing, reviewing, revising.
• Strong client management skills. 
• Excellent, high-level writing skills. 
• Highly organized, extremely detail oriented, possessing extremely strong writing skills.
• Ability to constantly manage and prioritize multiple programs. 
• Takes initiative but enjoys and excels working in collaborative environment. 
• J.D. degree and admission to State Bar of Michigan required. 
• Knowledge of intellectual property law and marketing law is a plus. 

Last, but not least, we believe in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.  

Jack Morton and Genuine are equal opportunity employers; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  

In Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada and New York City the standard base pay for this role is $100,000.00 annually (there may be some flexibility), depending on relevant factors including experience, internal equity and market considerations. This base pay range is specific to Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, and New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. 

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