Contracts Specialist

Overview

This role assists members of the Legal team with contract lifecycle operations, including contract initiation, negotiation, and administration. The position works with internal stakeholders and external partners and reports to the Senior Contracts Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and negotiate assigned contracts, including CDAs/NDAs, SOWs, Task Orders, and Order Forms, ensuring terms and conditions are clear, compliant, and aligned with company policies and legal requirements; escalate complex issues to senior staff.
• Coordinate acceptance and signature processes with appropriate signatories.
• Maintain contract records and track key information in the company’s contract lifecycle management platform, ensuring contracts are accurately tracked, updated, and accessible for review.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding contract-related inquiries and status updates.
• Support onboarding of personnel to contracting SOPs and platforms, providing ongoing training and support across departments on contracting processes and best practices.
• Assist with development and maintenance of contracts guidance documentation.
• Participate in internal strategic initiatives and projects as assigned; may support other tasks and projects.

Requirements

• Proficient in using the Agiloft Contracts Lifecycle Management platform.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in contracts administration and/or legal-related experience with contracts.
• Team player with willingness to support the team and pitch in as needed.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• In-depth analytical skills to dissect, interpret, and effectively manage contract clauses.
• Resilience in handling unexpected demands and sudden changes in contract negotiations and workflows.
• Ability to complete daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to balance multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work with teams and individuals of varying working styles, customizing approaches based on dynamics and situational needs, including in a virtual environment.
• This is primarily a remote role; however, the candidate must be able to attend on-site monthly team meetings and other activities, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $95,000 - 110,000 USD
• Target Bonus: 10%
• Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Benefits include:
  • Company-paid 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family
  • Funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles to reduce out-of-pocket costs
  • 401(k) match with immediate vesting
  • Generous paid time off
  • 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Paid family and medical leave for all employees regardless of location
  • Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Inclusive family-forming support

Location

• Remote (primarily)
• Ability to attend on-site monthly team meetings and other activities, as needed.
• Additional locations:
  • Waltham, MA
  • Boulder, CO