Job Description
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
The Contract Manager - Commercial Transactions will support the Commercial & IP Transactions Team within Delta Air Lines’ Law Department, as well as Delta’s Privacy Team. The Law Department provides centralized legal services and support for Delta and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide. This role will manage contract flow between the Commercial Transactions Team, Supply Chain Management, Information Security, Delta’s Privacy Office and Delta’s business partners across all divisions. Core responsibilities include reviewing and advising on contracts (including data processing addendums (DPAs) and privacy-related contract provisions), maintaining standard contract templates, supporting cross-functional operations projects, assisting with patent applications and other IP filings. The successful candidate will be part of a team of legal professionals with a mission to deliver top-quality and cost-conscious legal solutions to business issues, while leveraging technology to increase efficiency.
This position is in-person and based in the Atlanta office. This is not a remote opportunity.
Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):
• With attorney supervision, review, assess, comment on, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Review and negotiate data protection addenda, privacy-related contract provisions and contractual data transfer mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, working in collaboration with Delta’s Privacy Team.
• Serve as a liaison between the Law Department and other internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain Management, Information Security and Delta’s business partners.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, contract provisions, and related training materials, such as playbooks.
• Manage overall contracting pipeline, workflow and efforts to update Delta contracts and contract templates, when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, including automation, devise plans to implement those changes, and execute applicable plans.
• Fact gathering in connection with pre-litigation dispute resolution.
• Support Delta’s commercial transactions and privacy counsel with special projects and project management activities, as required.
• Maintain internal Commercial Transactions and Privacy Team records, including executed copies of data processing addenda.
• Coordinate collection of documents and information in connection with patent applications and other IP filings.
• Maintain internal IP filing and billing records.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Demonstrate Delta core values of integrity, respect, and perseverance.
Quick study, with ability to work quickly and competently to prioritize, manage, multi-task, and succeed in a fast-paced working environment.
Problem solver with demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to develop creative solutions and work collaboratively.
Independent worker with strong time management, communication, and organization skills.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to follow through.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology and IP/privacy terms.
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
• Experience in an in-house legal department is preferred.
• Prior IP or patent portfolio management experience.
• Experience working with data protection addenda (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses is preferred.
• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) certification is a plus but not required.
• Prior aviation industry experience.
• Prior technology transactions experience.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values - Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork - every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to +%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Delta Perks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
The Contract Manager - Commercial Transactions will support the Commercial & IP Transactions Team within Delta Air Lines’ Law Department, as well as Delta’s Privacy Team. The Law Department provides centralized legal services and support for Delta and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide. This role will manage contract flow between the Commercial Transactions Team, Supply Chain Management, Information Security, Delta’s Privacy Office and Delta’s business partners across all divisions. Core responsibilities include reviewing and advising on contracts (including data processing addendums (DPAs) and privacy-related contract provisions), maintaining standard contract templates, supporting cross-functional operations projects, assisting with patent applications and other IP filings. The successful candidate will be part of a team of legal professionals with a mission to deliver top-quality and cost-conscious legal solutions to business issues, while leveraging technology to increase efficiency.
This position is in-person and based in the Atlanta office. This is not a remote opportunity.
Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):
• With attorney supervision, review, assess, comment on, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Review and negotiate data protection addenda, privacy-related contract provisions and contractual data transfer mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, working in collaboration with Delta’s Privacy Team.
• Serve as a liaison between the Law Department and other internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain Management, Information Security and Delta’s business partners.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, contract provisions, and related training materials, such as playbooks.
• Manage overall contracting pipeline, workflow and efforts to update Delta contracts and contract templates, when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, including automation, devise plans to implement those changes, and execute applicable plans.
• Fact gathering in connection with pre-litigation dispute resolution.
• Support Delta’s commercial transactions and privacy counsel with special projects and project management activities, as required.
• Maintain internal Commercial Transactions and Privacy Team records, including executed copies of data processing addenda.
• Coordinate collection of documents and information in connection with patent applications and other IP filings.
• Maintain internal IP filing and billing records.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Demonstrate Delta core values of integrity, respect, and perseverance.
Quick study, with ability to work quickly and competently to prioritize, manage, multi-task, and succeed in a fast-paced working environment.
Problem solver with demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to develop creative solutions and work collaboratively.
Independent worker with strong time management, communication, and organization skills.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to follow through.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology and IP/privacy terms.
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
• Experience in an in-house legal department is preferred.
• Prior IP or patent portfolio management experience.
• Experience working with data protection addenda (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses is preferred.
• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) certification is a plus but not required.
• Prior aviation industry experience.
• Prior technology transactions experience.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values - Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork - every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to +%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Delta Perks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Contract Manager| Commercial Transactions position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.