Contracts Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking a Contracts Specialist responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a broad range of contracts that support business operations. This role works closely with attorneys and business stakeholders to facilitate the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, ensuring timely reviews, accurate documentation, and adherence to established legal processes. The Contracts Specialist will also serve as a power user of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform, championing standardized contracting processes, supporting users through workflows, providing first-level troubleshooting, and helping ensure agreements progress efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, red-line, finalize, and manage various commercial contracts, including master services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, licenses, and cooperation agreements.
• Manage the contract review process from initial request through contract execution.
• Apply knowledge of key commercial contract components such as indemnity, insurance, limitations of liability, consequential damages, warranty, risk of loss, delivery and acceptance, force majeure, and payment provisions.
• Collaborate closely with business teams to ensure timely review and execution of contracts.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding contract workflows, standard language and clauses, and timing for contract reviews to meet business needs.
• Participate as the Legal Department representative and contracts subject matter expert on inter-departmental project teams to address contractual issues and support new initiatives.
• Resolve internal contract-related issues impacting the organization’s ability to meet external commitments.
• Obtain approval from the Director of Legal Services or General Counsel when compromises are required.
• Perform contract administration activities including document preparation, workflow coordination, and maintenance of contract records.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes and user experience; collaborate with Legal Operations on implementation.
• Ensure accurate and timely updating of records related to contracts and ongoing contract activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, or a relevant field.
• Paralegal certification and experience are desirable.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in contract review and development; five or more years of contract review and management experience preferred.
• Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; experience in the not-for-profit sector is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Microsoft Word skills required.
• Experience using a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform to support commercial contracting workflows is required; experience with Icertis and Jira is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify potential contract language issues, develop solutions, and communicate rationale effectively.
• Sound understanding of contract law.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and established standards consistently.
• Self-starter capable of independently conducting assigned work with minimal supervision and willingness to work without administrative support.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with excellent command of the English language.
• Ability to accurately proofread documents.
• Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure completeness and identify discrepancies.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation and benefits package based on geographic location.
• Opportunities for skill development to support career growth.
• Access to a global professional network.
• Flexible work options to balance professional and personal time.
• Award and bonus opportunities.

The salary offer will be based on factors including demonstrated skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Location

Not specified.

The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.