How youll 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. 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 and Delta’s business partners across all divisions. Core responsibilities include reviewing and advising on contracts, maintaining standard contract templates and supporting cross-functional operations projects. 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, including non-disclosure, procurement, spaneting, sponsorship and technology agreements.Serve as a liaison between the Law Department and other internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain Management 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.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – 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 9 New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31) In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period 10 paid holidays per calendar year Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance 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 Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department Experience in an in-house legal department is preferred Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology Detail-oriented with a commitment to follow through Independent worker with strong time management, communication, and organization skills Problem solver with demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to develop creative solutions and work collaboratively Quick study, with ability to work quickly and competently to prioritize, manage, multi-task, and succeed in a fast-paced working environment Demonstrate Delta core values of integrity, respect, and perseverance 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) Prior aviation industry experiencePrior technology transactions experience