Contracts Administrator

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

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 Overview:

Paralegal/contracts administrator in EMEA 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 issue spotting, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Provide company secretarial services to entities in EMEA, including: assisting with director changes, account approvals, managing accurate entity records, etc. This will involve:
• Working with external counsel in various jurisdictions across EMEA to arrange drafting of board and shareholder resolutions, and arrange signatures
• Understanding of the basics of corporate law/company formation (bylaws/roles of shareholders and directors etc.)
• Experience with managing international subsidiaries and associated corporate secretarial work is required
• 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 legal, paralegal, contractual and/or company secretarial activities at a law firm or company.

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.

About Us

Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.