Contract Specialist

Overview

This role is part of the Legal Operations team and supports the management of commercial agreements across the business. You will collaborate with Sales, Deal Desk & Sales Operations, and Finance to improve contract compliance, streamline contract workflows, and help accelerate deal velocity.

Location

Remote (SF Bay Area; Portland, OR; Dallas, TX; Seattle, WA; or Kansas City Metro).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate B2B commercial sales contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and legal compliance.
• Manage and oversee NDAs, service contracts, and vendor agreements so all terms align with business goals.
• Support subscription-based contracts tied to Annual and Monthly Recurring Revenue (ARR/MRR), including understanding legal implications and renewals.
• Create and maintain standardized contract templates (e.g., sales agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service contracts) to streamline operations.
• Assess contractual risk and understand key SaaS provisions to interpret and redline customer paper agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure templates meet industry standards and comply with applicable regulations.
• Provide contractual and operational support to Sales to enable efficient deal closures and adherence to deal terms.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Sales, Finance, and Operations) to improve contract efficiencies.
• Prepare reports on contract status, compliance issues, and revenue metrics related to ARR/MRR agreements.
• Support broader Legal team operations and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Additional Duties

• Provide ongoing administrative support for the contracts team.
• Be accountable for response times to contract requests.
• Provide excellent service to internal Sales stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support for internal teams regarding contract questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business, or related field (Paralegal certification or JD a plus).
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in contract management, preferably in B2B SaaS or technology.
• Strong live negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in contract creation, negotiation, and administration processes; detail-oriented with a strong analytical approach.
• Positive, can-do attitude with ownership mindset.
• Ability to work independently with a teamwork mindset.
• Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines.
• Experience using contract lifecycle management tools or tracking systems (e.g., Salesforce, Conga).
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office; familiarity with collaboration tools including Slack.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-centric organizations focused on scalability and impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools (interest is a strong plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range (starting base salary): $84,000–$110,000. The final base salary is determined based on responsibilities, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and current market trends.
• 401k with company matching.
• Unlimited professional development and ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning Solutions.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid bereavement.
• 4-week sabbatical after 5 years of service.
• Mental Wellness Program (EAP) to support well-being and self-care.
• Team events, such as happy hours, off-sites, and team building events.
• Best-in-class health benefits, with company-paid employee coverage and company contribution for family coverage.

Equal Opportunity / Hiring Note

Candidates located in Dallas, TX will be given priority consideration for this role.