Contract Admin

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the legal and compliance team. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements that support business operations and require close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Product, Privacy, Security, and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, SLAs, and data licensing agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and legal standards.
• Manage multiple contract negotiations simultaneously, balancing efficiency with accuracy, often with limited supervision from senior legal staff.
• Select the appropriate contractual form based on a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s products, services, and industry-specific legal considerations.
• Collaborate proactively with internal stakeholders (Finance, Product, Security, Privacy, and Compliance) to ensure contracts address both risk mitigation and business objectives.
• Apply and improve the standard contracting playbook using insights gained from contractual experience and industry best practices.
• Identify and resolve legal issues creatively during negotiations, proposing alternative language to facilitate mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Perform quality checks on contractual documentation to ensure all approvals are obtained prior to execution.
• Respond to post-execution requests for legal research, extracting specific contractual terms and providing detailed findings.
• Maintain awareness of current laws and regulations impacting operations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant data privacy and security laws, to support compliance and proactive adaptation.
• Protect confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Track contract progress, follow up on outstanding issues, and ensure timely completion of contractual processes.
• Implement and improve contract workflows and reporting systems using organizational tools such as CLM and CRM platforms.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to support smooth contract negotiations and management.
• Participate in special projects, ad hoc initiatives, and other duties as assigned by management, supporting continuous process improvements.
• Set and achieve annual goals aligned with organizational priorities, demonstrating a proactive approach to professional development and contribution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, legal principles, and applicable legislation including GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, FCRA, and CPRA/CPPA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically, resolve issues promptly, and manage multiple priorities independently.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff (highly valued).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, CRM, and CLM systems.
• Proactive approach to staying current on legal developments relevant to the industry.
• Bar admission is advantageous but not mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with data licensing agreements and privacy/security-related contracting considerations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive health insurance plans
• Retirement savings options
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable

Location

Not specified

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. No discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.