Contracts Specialist

Overview

This role supports end-to-end procurement contracting, from planning through signature and post-signature contract reviews and vendor performance management. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working independently while driving improvements through metrics.

• Location: Remote (Austin, TX preferred)
• Job Start Date: 9/1/26
• Job End Date: 8/31/27

Responsibilities

• Contract negotiation & management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement agreements (including technology, security, and data privacy), ensuring terms align with organizational policies and risk tolerance.
• Risk & legal assessment: Identify and mitigate contractual, legal, and commercial risks through detailed review and collaboration with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams.
• Dispute resolution: Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve contract-related issues efficiently and maintain positive business relationships.
• Compliance & governance: Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the contracting process.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Legal, Finance, Security, and business stakeholders to align contract strategies with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Contract lifecycle oversight: Manage agreements from intake through execution, leveraging contract management tools and systems to drive efficiency and visibility across the lifecycle.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience managing commercial contracts within Procurement, Sourcing, or a Commercial Legal environment.
• Industry knowledge: Familiarity with SaaS, cybersecurity, internet infrastructure, OEM suppliers, and marketing technology solutions is highly desirable.
• Contracting expertise: Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with precision and attention to detail.
• Legal & regulatory acumen: Understanding of commercial contract law, data security, and privacy regulations.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills: Ability to assess risk, identify creative solutions, and provide sound business recommendations.
• Collaboration & communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Organization & adaptability: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.