Contracts Administrator - Contracts Paralegal

Overview

A SaaS provider specializing in dynamic warehouse management system (WMS) solutions is seeking an experienced Legal Contracts Administrator or Contracts Paralegal. The role focuses on managing the creation, review, negotiation, and processing of new and renewal Statements of Work (SOWs) and service contracts, primarily related to software and SaaS agreements. This position requires strong judgment in contract risk identification, drafting clear revisions, and collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to efficiently advance agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review a high volume of software and SaaS agreements to identify contractual risks, business concerns, and necessary revisions.
• Prepare, revise, and negotiate contract language to align with organizational and legal requirements.
• Create precise redlines in Microsoft Word reflecting proposed edits and negotiated changes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support contract review and completion processes.
• Evaluate terms related to licensing, services, pricing, and obligations based on prior software contracting experience.
• Follow established internal contracting procedures and adapt to team standards.
• Provide advice and draft discussion points for negotiating various commercial contracts, including software licensing, cloud hosting, SaaS contracts, supply agreements, outsourcing, and consultancy arrangements.
• Review bid responses, report on risks, and recommend mitigation strategies within corporate governance frameworks.
• Conduct risk analysis for existing contracts and new contract opportunities.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and contract variations.
• Manage contract documentation and update contract-related templates.
• Assist with documentation and preparation related to disputes and litigation.
• Offer clear, concise contract-related advice to business stakeholders at all levels.
• Liaise with external counsel as needed, ensuring escalation of disputes and providing detailed documentation.
• Engage with sales and project management teams to ensure compliance with business processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of contract administration or contract oversight experience, with a proven track record managing pre- and post-contract activities.
• Demonstrable ability to review, draft, and negotiate software or SaaS-related contracts, preferably within a technology product environment.
• Strong experience in contract administration focused on software agreements.
• Proficiency with productivity tools including MS Excel (pivot tables, VLookup, formulas), MS Word (redlining, document creation, formatting), MS PowerPoint (slide creation and content contribution), Adobe, and preferably AI tools.
• Solid understanding of commercial contract principles such as limitation/exclusion of liability and liquidated damages.
• Exceptional attention to detail in drafting legally sound contract provisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Ability to identify and analyze key commercial risks including KPIs, SLAs, contractual dependencies, and milestones.
• Familiarity with contract pricing concepts and related commercial terms.
• Reliable home internet connection and a confidential workspace.
• Successful completion of pre-employment work history verification, background check, and reference check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location

This position is open to candidates residing in the following U.S. states only: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Applications from outside these states may not be considered.

Additional Information

The role may include other duties as assigned. The employer is an equal opportunity workplace and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.