Project Manager, Legal
Uber
4 days ago
Posted date4 days ago
N/A
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General ManagementJob category
General ManagementAbout the Role
Uber's EMEA Product and Commercial Legal team is looking for a versatile, detail-oriented Project Manager (Commercial Paralegal) to support the full range of Uber's business lines across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is a critical role supporting a fast-paced team on operational efficiency, organization, and different types of contracts across our products, platforms, offers, and services. This position will be based in Amsterdam, Uber's EMEA HQ.
What You'll Do
1. Oversee the use and functionality of Docusign CLM, JIRA, Salesforce, and other contracting tools across the region, working with legal and business partners to ensure compliant contracting processes, providing direct assistance where necessary.
2. Maintain and update the team's process documents, internal guidelines, business-facing playbooks, and training materials.
3. Draft, coordinate, review and update standardised legal templates for the EMEA region in English. Assist with localisation for other languages.
4. Assist attorneys in drafting and negotiating contracts with key regional partners, working alongside teams including Procurement, Sourcing, and others
5. Work to increase efficiencies and streamline processes wherever possible, including via facilitating the adoption of GenAI tools or other forms of automation to improve contracting
6. Partner with legal and non-legal stakeholders across the region and around the globe to help the business accomplish its objectives
Basic Qualifications
1. Strong academic credentials and degree from a top university (bachelor's degree or equivalent)
2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience overall in operations and program management
3. Professional fluency in written and spoken English (additional language skills a plus)
4. Experience with contract management platforms and related tools
Preferred Qualifications
1. Paralegal Certification or a strong foundational knowledge of legal concepts, technology, and compliance requirements
2. Strong understanding of the contract lifecycle from request and drafting through execution, renewal, and storage
3. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often involving cross-functional stakeholders
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal or technical concepts into clear, actionable business language
5. Proficiency in Docusign CLM, JIRA, and Salesforce
6. Experience working in a global environment or a technology/high-growth company
7. Exceptional business judgment and ability to work independently to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, constantly evolving global environment
8. Confidence and flexibility to operate in a dynamic, high-growth, and collaborative environment
9. A proven ability to embody the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability, and a \"Go Get It\" attitude about Uber's mission.
Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuelds progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
\\*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [accommodations@uber.com](mailto:accommodations@uber.com).
Uber's EMEA Product and Commercial Legal team is looking for a versatile, detail-oriented Project Manager (Commercial Paralegal) to support the full range of Uber's business lines across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is a critical role supporting a fast-paced team on operational efficiency, organization, and different types of contracts across our products, platforms, offers, and services. This position will be based in Amsterdam, Uber's EMEA HQ.
What You'll Do
1. Oversee the use and functionality of Docusign CLM, JIRA, Salesforce, and other contracting tools across the region, working with legal and business partners to ensure compliant contracting processes, providing direct assistance where necessary.
2. Maintain and update the team's process documents, internal guidelines, business-facing playbooks, and training materials.
3. Draft, coordinate, review and update standardised legal templates for the EMEA region in English. Assist with localisation for other languages.
4. Assist attorneys in drafting and negotiating contracts with key regional partners, working alongside teams including Procurement, Sourcing, and others
5. Work to increase efficiencies and streamline processes wherever possible, including via facilitating the adoption of GenAI tools or other forms of automation to improve contracting
6. Partner with legal and non-legal stakeholders across the region and around the globe to help the business accomplish its objectives
Basic Qualifications
1. Strong academic credentials and degree from a top university (bachelor's degree or equivalent)
2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience overall in operations and program management
3. Professional fluency in written and spoken English (additional language skills a plus)
4. Experience with contract management platforms and related tools
Preferred Qualifications
1. Paralegal Certification or a strong foundational knowledge of legal concepts, technology, and compliance requirements
2. Strong understanding of the contract lifecycle from request and drafting through execution, renewal, and storage
3. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often involving cross-functional stakeholders
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal or technical concepts into clear, actionable business language
5. Proficiency in Docusign CLM, JIRA, and Salesforce
6. Experience working in a global environment or a technology/high-growth company
7. Exceptional business judgment and ability to work independently to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, constantly evolving global environment
8. Confidence and flexibility to operate in a dynamic, high-growth, and collaborative environment
9. A proven ability to embody the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability, and a \"Go Get It\" attitude about Uber's mission.
Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuelds progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
\\*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [accommodations@uber.com](mailto:accommodations@uber.com).
JOB SUMMARY
Project Manager, Legal
Uber
Amsterdam
4 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Project Manager, Legal