Contract Associate II - Remote

Overview

This role is responsible for vendor contract management across the full lifecycle of vendor agreements—from drafting and negotiation through execution, renewal, and termination. The Contract Associate II also acts as a key spokesperson for the Law Department, partnering with Procurement and business stakeholders to help ensure contracts are compliant, risk-mitigated, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

Team Development

• Provide coaching and training for new hires on contracting policies and best practices.

Contract Management, Drafting & Negotiation

• Facilitate all phases of the vendor contracting process to ensure timely and accurate execution of agreements.
• Draft and prepare contracts using pre-approved corporate templates, ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies and risk standards.
• Review, analyze, and negotiate vendor-provided contract documents (“vendor paper”) to align with company requirements and minimize legal and commercial risk.
• Review and respond to redlines and proposed revisions to company templates, coordinating with counsel as needed for escalations or non-standard terms.
• Collaborate with counsel and business stakeholders to ensure contracts accurately reflect business intent, operational needs, and compliance obligations.
• Review, update, and maintain template libraries, clause banks, and contracting playbooks in partnership with counsel.
• Provide escalation assistance for redlines outside of pre-approved optional language.

Collaboration with Business Teams

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the contracting function and counsel team to facilitate reviews, escalate complex issues, and align on contract language and risk positions.
• Confer with counsel to interpret contractual terms, resolve disputes, and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
• Work closely with business units to understand vendor requirements, operational objectives, and service expectations, translating them into contractual terms.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, process, and risk considerations.
• Conduct training and provide guidance to business teams on contracting best practices, processes, and policies.

Vendor Governance & Compliance

• Partner with Procurement, Risk Management, Privacy, Compliance, and other internal teams to support vendor due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring.
• Ensure all contracts are executed and stored in compliance with company recordkeeping and data integrity requirements.
• Track key contract obligations, renewals, and compliance milestones.
• Support internal and external audits related to vendor management and contracting.

Process Optimization & Reporting

• Continuously improve contracting workflows, standard operating procedures, and turnaround times.
• Use contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and reporting tools to track and monitor contracting activity, cycle times, and bottlenecks.
• Develop and deliver metrics and dashboards to provide visibility into contracting performance, risk exposure, and vendor compliance.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve contract quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with 2+ years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts, including reviewing redlines and vendor-provided documents.
• Strong organization and the ability to adapt to high-pressure situations.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to change directions in workload based on required timeframes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with little to no supervision.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $55,000–$70,000
• Benefits (for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week): Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Benefits (for employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees): eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
• For employees regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule: eligible for all foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.
• Job offers will be based on candidate skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Location

• Remote
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am–5:00pm EST

Application Window

• Application Window Closes: 11-4-26

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit, and applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital/civil union/domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law.