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.

As a Contracts Specialist II, you will perform substantive first-level review of agreements, identify non-standard provisions, research contract-related issues, and partner with attorneys and internal business stakeholders to facilitate 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.
• Perform first-level substantive review of third-party contract templates; identify non-standard legal provisions and prepare recommended revisions for attorney review.
• Work with attorneys and business stakeholders to support contract negotiations and resolve routine contractual issues.
• Conduct 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 focused on improving 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documents.
• 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!)

Location

No location information was provided.

Physical Demands

• 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 the essential functions of the job.

Application Timing

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

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants 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.