Contracts Specialist

Overview

This role involves managing the contract process for healthcare-related agreements and supporting business development and practice teams. The Contract Specialist will prepare, evaluate, and oversee a range of contract documents, collaborating with stakeholders across Account Teams, Finance, InfoSec, Legal, and Compliance. The position also supports adoption of an AI-enabled legal tool to improve contracting and related workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, preparing and overseeing global client contracts in partnership with Account Teams and Legal.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable legal requirements and internal standards.
• Draft initial versions of client contracts aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with Account Teams, Business Development, Practices, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to stay current on best practices for contract preparation.
• Identify contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate efficient internal contract reviews.
• Perform formatting and quality-control checks on drafts; ensure adherence to internal best practices and brand guidelines.
• Provide guidance on contract structure, compliance measures, and execution strategies for Account Teams and Practices.
• Communicate contract status updates to team members and leadership.
• Coordinate and communicate contract revisions with clients professionally, including explaining intellectual property and data use agreement provisions when needed.
• Develop and maintain an organized contract repository system.
• Create and update templates to streamline contracting operations.
• Build comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s suite of services and products.
• Improve tools and processes to increase the efficiency of contract development and execution.
• Support implementation and adoption of an AI-enabled legal tool by integrating it into contracting workflows, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and guiding stakeholders through updated ways of working.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in proposal creation or contract development within consulting or life sciences sectors; desktop publishing experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with working in an international workplace (particularly UK and EU) advantageous, due to interaction with UK and EU colleagues.
• Experience handling a high volume of contracts efficiently.
• Familiarity with evaluating business terms for inclusion in contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive, solutions-oriented relationships with colleagues.
• Experience improving business processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Salesforce expertise preferred.
• Solid understanding of documentation control processes, including diligence reviews.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools in legal, contracting, or related business processes—or strong interest in developing practical AI skills.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for change, with the ability to learn new technology and support others through transformed workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international contract work, particularly involving UK and EU stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000 - $105,000 a year
• 401K plan with employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
• Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
• 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
• 9 public holidays
• Gifted end-of-year holidays
• Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
• Free counselling through the employee assistance program and personalized health support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
• Ongoing professional development with on-demand training, and global mobility opportunities

Location

Flexible/hybrid and remote working arrangements. Major city hubs include London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, with smaller offices globally. Homeworkers are supported.