Contracts Specialist

Overview

This role supports the Legal Department by independently preparing, reviewing, revising, and coordinating the execution of standard and moderately complex contract documents. Responsibilities include substantive first-level review of agreements, identifying non-standard provisions, researching contract-related issues, and coordinating with attorneys and internal business partners to support timely contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and coordinate execution of standard and moderately complex contracts, amendments, business associate agreements, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, and other legal documents.
• Conduct first-level substantive review of third-party contract templates; identify non-standard legal provisions; prepare recommended revisions for attorney review.
• Work with attorneys and business stakeholders to support contract negotiations and resolve routine contractual issues.
• Perform legal and factual research related to contractual provisions, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Prepare contract summaries, issue lists, and redlines to support attorney review and negotiations.
• Maintain contract files, documentation, version control, and execution records within the contract management system.
• Monitor contract status, approval workflows, renewals, amendments, and expiration dates.
• Assist with maintaining contract templates, clause libraries, legal forms, and departmental procedures.
• Respond to internal questions regarding contract processes, legal forms, and standard contractual language.
• Participate in initiatives to improve contract management processes and operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive legal information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or contract administration function.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documents preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial contract principles and legal terminology.
• Ability to identify contractual risks and recognize when legal issues require attorney review.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management and legal document administration.
• Strong legal writing, editing, proofreading, and document review skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and business clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems such as DocuSign CLM, Legisway, or similar platforms.
• Healthcare, managed care, or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or contract management certification is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare, managed care, or regulated industry experience.
• Paralegal certificate or contract management certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,800-$80,000

Benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax and Post-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)

Physical Requirements

• Primarily seated work; extensive computer and telephone use
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Application Timeline

• Positions are posted and open for a minimum of 5 days.
• Positions may be posted for a maximum of 45 days depending on role type, number of roles, and number of applications received.

Equal Opportunity

An equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.