Contracts Administrator

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Description

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title: Contracts Administrator

Location: Bracknell office

Reports to: Senior Group Director

Job Overview:

Contracts Administrator for EMEA region covering all aspects of EMEA Legal work – e.g. Commercial, Company secretarial and Administrative matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organise and maintain files, document databases, and electronic records to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is readily accessible.
• File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports
• Arrange signature of documents by senior management in EMEA and the US, including processing digital signatures.
• Analyse incoming emails, submissions, and documents to determine their importance and follow up action needed
• Lead contract lifecycle management of reviewing and redlining NDAs, some software licences and other routine legal documentation.
• Conduct initial reviews of legal documentation and spot issues, escalating as appropriate.  
• Provide administrative support related to company secretarial services for entities in EMEA, including: assisting with director changes, account approvals, managing accurate entity records, etc
• Manage invoicing processes and liaising with external law firms
• Assist with travel plans and administration for visiting colleagues
• Some occasional travel may be required – EMEA and US, but work is mostly based in Bracknell.

Experience required:

Experience carrying out paralegal, contractual and/or administrative activities at a law firm or in-house legal team.

Experience with IT systems of different types

Skills:

Strong administrative and IT skills

Highly organised

Good communication skills

Additional Information:

Cadence has consistently achieved a ‘Top 50’ ranking in the Great Place to Work awards in the UK.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence – One Team culture drives our success.

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.