Especialista en contratos

Overview

This role helps establish and lead the organization’s global contracts management function. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and managing an organization-wide Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM) framework. The position also supports the Legal, Compliance and Risk Management (LCRM) department with contract review and related legal matters, including dispute and litigation management.

Location

Remote in CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, TN, TX, VA, and WA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a contracts lifecycle management (CLM) framework, including:
  • Workflow mapping
  • Templates
  • Approval protocols
  • Collaboration with stakeholders
  • Assessing and selecting desired software features
  • Change management and training
• Manage the full CLM process to ensure consistency, compliance, efficiency, risk mitigation, alignment with department and business objectives, integration with key stakeholders (including Procurement), and timely handling of contracts.
• Research, select, and roll out a software solution to centralize contract management processes and contracts repository.
• Define and document end-to-end CLM processes, and develop any interim solutions for contracts management.
• Maintain assigned templates and template development/revision processes; assist with revisions as needed.
• Review assigned contracts, including (as applicable): service agreements, vendor contracts, consulting agreements, NDAs, event contracts, SOWs, MOUs, engagement letters, and other standard form contracts.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze key contract metrics with a focus on improving efficiencies and quality.
• Assist with Labor & Employment investigations and other employment-related matters at the direction of counsel.
• Support practice areas domestically and internationally, including: Trust and Estates, Intellectual property/Trademarks, Marketing/Communications, Development, Supply Chain/Logistics, and Real Estate.
• Drive strategic projects, particularly those related to CLM, for LCRM and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as team Records Custodian, managing the LCRM SharePoint site and maintaining corporate records, filings, and documents.
• Provide support for litigation management, dispute resolution, external investigations, and regulatory matters as needed.
• Conduct legal research.

Outcomes (What you’ll accomplish)

First 90 days

• Participate in onboarding activities and training.
• Map existing contracts processes, tools, and templates across departments and teams.
• Develop a 90-day action plan and a longer-term roadmap for implementing a CLM framework.
• Establish relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Begin reviewing assigned contracts under the supervision of counsel.

First 6 months

• Identify and implement an interim or permanent contracts repository.
• Meet agreed-upon milestones in the CLM implementation roadmap.
• Streamline and reorganize the department’s SharePoint site and file system, creating a logical, user-friendly file structure to ensure efficient access, version control, and consistency across the legal team.

First year

• Onboard all teams onto the contracts repository.
• Roll out contracts playbook and associated trainings.
• Identify desired features for a software solution and develop a roadmap for procurement and implementation.

Requirements

• At least 7–10 years of experience leading contracts management, including developing or implementing a contracts lifecycle management process or system from the ground up.
• Extensive experience developing and overseeing the entire life cycle of contracts management to meet enterprise needs of non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Expertise in applying project management methodologies and best practices to meet deadlines, optimize resources, and successfully drive outcomes.
• Skilled communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective assessment and issue resolution skills to address needs and scope contracts and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while also being a team player.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of LexisNexis, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and contract management software solutions.
• Occasional travel for annual meetings and activities.
• This role requires U.S.A work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in languages spoken in at least one of the organization’s core locations (India, Philippines, Tanzania, El Salvador, Colombia, etc.), in addition to English.
• NCMA certification or similar contracts management certification.
• Prior contracts management experience in an international humanitarian/development organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $110,565 to $121,500 USD gross annually.
• Salary offer will fall within this range based on evaluation of competencies during recruitment.
• Benefits: Review the organization’s benefits information on its jobs page.

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Completed application questions

Selection Process

• Written application (resume and answering written questions)
• People and Talent interview (videocall)
• Competency assessment (in writing with a time limit)
• Hiring Manager interview
• Panel interview (with key internal stakeholders)
• Interview with the General Counsel
• Reference check
• Offer (for the candidate offered the role)
• Background check
• Onboarding