Associate Director, Legal Counsel – Commercial Legal (Buy Side)

Associate Director, Legal Counsel – Commercial Legal (Buy Side)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for Gartner Procurement, Real Estate and Consulting Risk as well as related commercial contracting matters everywhere Gartner does business.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice that balances strategic business objectives with Gartner’s risk tolerance and compliance obligations.
• Partner with Gartner’s Source2Contract, Real Estate and Consulting Risk teams, providing guidance and direction to enable high-performing global operations and support evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop scalable solutions that enhance organizational efficiency, productivity and growth.
• Collaborate with business leaders to help create and manage globally consistent processes and procedures for buy-side legal support of contract negotiation, procurement activities and transactional real estate. Focus on continuous improvement in contract formation and lifecycle management processes, aiming for speed, quality, simplicity, compliance, automation and scalable solutions.
• Help develop and leverage contracting metrics, analytics and technology-enabled solutions to improve performance, efficiency and overall stakeholder experience.
• Support innovation initiatives and the adoption of new technologies that enhance operational effectiveness and simplify processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience (8+ years) serving as a lead negotiator on complex commercial, sales, procurement, real estate or other buy-side business transactions.
• Experience supporting a fast-paced, global business environment, effectively managing competing priorities while partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
• Sound legal and business judgment, strong analytical skills and the ability to independently assess issues and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex legal and commercial contract terms and clearly communicate associated risks, implications and recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and provide actionable legal guidance while balancing business objectives, legal requirements and appropriate risk mitigation.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage matters from issue identification through implementation and resolution.
• Ability to contribute to the development and execution of process improvements, operational efficiencies, and other short- and long-term business initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a broad range of global stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear and practical terms. Language facility a plus.
• Must be qualified and licensed to practice law, with active licensure in at least one country or jurisdiction where the company conducts business.

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, and more!
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and positive culture – join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
• Hybrid Work Environment – enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you

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