Contract Specialist

Overview

This role involves serving as a Contract Specialist within the Corporate legal team, working closely with corporate attorneys, paralegals, and the procurement team. The position provides contracting support to various corporate departments and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal standards and organizational policies
• Escalate contract issues and non-standard terms as necessary following established processes and policies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel when required
• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts from initial request through execution
• Monitor contract compliance throughout the lifecycle
• Assist with managing the organization's Contracts Management System
• Provide contract-related advice to operations and corporate departments, including senior leadership and the Executive team
• Identify opportunities to enhance contract processes
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned
• Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Experience working within an in-house legal department is strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business clients to achieve objectives
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong reading comprehension and ability to produce clear, professional documentation
• Effective communication with all internal levels, from employees to senior management, and with external parties including outside counsel
• Strong analytical and advocacy skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of care

Other Requirements

• Minimal travel as needed

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary office work involving sitting most of the time
• Occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force

Compensation and Benefits

Information regarding compensation and benefits is not provided in this description.

Location

Location details are not specified in this description.