Sr Mgr, Legal Agreements, Compliance, & Operations

About Us

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

The Role: Sr Mgr, Legal Agreements, Compliance, & Operations: Driving Contract Excellence 

Position Summary:

We're seeking an adaptable, solutions-minded legal professional who will work effectively with multiple internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive, practical, and results-oriented approach to providing support while thriving on independence. As Sr Mgr, Legal Agreements, Compliance, & Operations, you'll manage shifting workloads and priorities through excellent communication and understanding of various perspectives. Your ability to balance varying interests at both enterprise and individual business levels will be critical, particularly when supporting our OEM group with technology-based contracts and licensing agreements. Success in this role means delivering quality legal work product while contributing to proactive process improvement. You'll need to establish credibility quickly, articulate perspectives in business-friendly terms, and navigate challenging conversations with confidence. If you're energized by complexity, can turn diverse perspectives into aligned strategies, and want to make a meaningful impact in a technology environment, we want to connect with you!

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Draft, negotiate, analyze and support with a broad range of contracts, including contracts for technology-based products and services
• Help monitor compliance with internal business and legal processes and policies and escalate matters within CDK as necessary or appropriate 
• Participate in special projects and other matters as assigned by management 
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of business operating model and strategy 
• Proactively work with colleagues to identify regulatory issues, assess business impact risk and effectively communicate same to business partners 
• Frequently interact with other legal, compliance and business stakeholders across company functional groups, as well as specified outside counsel 
• Help shape a culture of collaboration, innovation, constant improvement, excellence, transparency, open mindedness, humility, integrity, efficiency, compassion, and fulfillment 
• Follow all CDK Global policies and procedures 
• Complete all mandatory assigned compliance tasks and acknowledgements 
• Meet or exceed all performance expectations 
• Role model company values and leadership expectations 

Job Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience 
• Substantial experience with complex contract agreements 
• Pragmatic, solutions-minded advocate 
• Quick study with unbounded curiosity 
• Team player, willing to pitch in wherever needed 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organization skills (balancing multiple projects/priorities) 
• Basic understanding of business concepts and desire to learn more 
• Prior technology-based experience 
• Exposure to data privacy issues (i.e., enough experience to be able to “issue spot”) 
• Familiarity with intellectual property law (i.e., copyright, trademark and patent) 
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree preferred
• Active bar admission in at least one state preferred

Base Salary: $185,000 - $205,000

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location.  The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.