Contracts Advisor

Overview

This role involves managing all aspects of the contract management lifecycle for both client-facing and vendor-facing contracts. The position supports procurement-related contracting, sourcing, and vendor management initiatives, as well as analyzing and responding to clients’ terms of engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of vendor and client agreements, from inception through renewal or termination.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors and clients to ensure favorable terms and protection of organizational interests.
• Analyze and mitigate potential legal and financial risks associated with contractual terms.
• Lead review and negotiation of engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, and other client-facing agreements.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to assess risk, prepare contract markups, and negotiate terms.
• Support negotiation and purchasing of goods and services, including technology, SaaS, subscriptions, and maintenance agreements.
• Assist with RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, benchmarking, and sourcing initiatives.
• Support procurement operations including purchase orders, vendor inquiries, and internal coordination.
• Analyze supplier data, including supplier diversity spend, and support ESG-related procurement initiatives.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with legal standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Serve as the primary liaison for contract-related communications with internal and external parties to foster positive business relationships.
• Play a significant role in the selection and adoption of contract lifecycle management software.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, especially regarding sensitive and confidential firm and client information.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience with commercial contracts, contract law, terms, and conditions.
• Experience in strategy development, negotiations, contract management and administration, and pricing analysis.
• Understanding of commercial and business practices to develop, execute, and manage contracts.
• Experience evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Skill in tactfully and effectively interacting in complex negotiations involving multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Preferred minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $77,000 – $124,500, dependent on candidate experience and location.
• Exempt status.
• Candidates working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance.

Reporting & Work Environment

• Reports to: Contracts Manager
• Workplace type: Remote

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability (including physical handicap), or any other improper criterion.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.