Jessica Guertin
Boston,MA
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Contracts Manager with a proven track record of success in contract management and legal operations. Currently leading a Contracts team at Jenzabar, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the end-to-end contract process. Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a diverse range of customer contracts, including licensing, SaaS, and professional services agreements. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless workflow and alignment within the Legal department.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Contracts Manager
Jenzabar
07.2023 - Current
- Directly manage the Contracts team, providing leadership, guidance, and supervision to one team member.
Contracts Manager
Jenzabar
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Drafted, reviewed, revised, and negotiated a diverse range of customer contracts, encompassing licensing, SaaS, professional services, support, NDAs, amendments, and other agreements.
- Orchestrated the end-to-end contract process, collaborating with relevant business units and aligning efforts within the Legal team to ensure efficient workflow. Offered expertise on standard contract edits, non-conventional terms, general contractual inquiries, and various customer-driven requests.
- Served as a liaison between internal business functions, providing valuable insights on contract creation, processes, and timelines.
- Established, updated, and managed a comprehensive array of Legal department resources, including contract templates, contract playbook, and oversight of the contract management system.
Paralegal
Malis Law
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Practice areas include personal injury, products liability, and medical malpractice
- Interacted and negotiated with insurance companies for claim settlement and dispute resolution
- Prepared and interpreted complex legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, interrogatories, responses, agreements, mediation and arbitration materials, trial materials, and legal memoranda
- Completed E-Filing (CM/ECF) of pleadings and other court documents
- Substantial experience of management, document preparation, and settlement of personal injury claims
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills which include assisting attorneys and other relevant outside parties
- Handle multiple case management responsibilities through the entire case cycle.
Paralegal/Litigation Coordinator
Sweeney Merrigan Law
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed Products Liability Department including MDL matters that comprise of Xarelto, IVC Filters, and Taxotere cases
- Practice areas include personal injury, products liability, and medical malpractice
- Completed E-Filing (CM/ECF) of pleadings and other court documents
- Drafting of all types of legal documents including contracts, affidavits, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
- Investigated facts to obtain relevant issues necessary to determine causation, damages, and extent of injuries
- Substantial experience of case management, document preparation, and coordinating benefits of personal injury claims
- Interview prospective clients and assist the attorney in evaluating a potential claim.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Human Development
Wheelock College
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Political Science And Global Studies
Wheelock College
Boston, MASkills
- Remote Work
- Contract Management
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office
- DocuSign CLM
- Document Review
- Works independently
- Organized
Timeline
Senior Contracts Manager
Jenzabar
07.2023 - Current
Contracts Manager
Jenzabar
03.2021 - 07.2023
Paralegal
Malis Law
10.2018 - 03.2021
Paralegal/Litigation Coordinator
Sweeney Merrigan Law
01.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Human Development
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Global Studies
Wheelock College
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