Global Contract Specialist

Overview

This role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of client and vendor contracts, from initial request through final signature and distribution. The position ensures adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and requirements, and serves as a liaison between sales, procurement, and multiple global stakeholders.

The position is 100% work from home within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contract subject matter expert to ensure specified contract redlines are approved by all necessary parties while meeting business, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage standard agreements and ensure accuracy and completeness of contract documentation prior to finalization.
• Assist sales and procurement with assembling required documentation for specialized services.
• Support client negotiations and act as a liaison between sales/procurement, global operations, and legal; represent the organization (with legal) on client/vendor calls.
• Draft routine contract language within given parameters and manage SLA requirements.
• Administer contract documents, including maintenance and renewal reminders, according to contract management database requirements.
• Deliver contract management-related knowledge and refresher sessions.
• Support company or strategic projects from a contract management perspective.
• Support in-house counsel.
• Develop and directly supervise entry-level professional individual contributors (e.g., Administrative Assistant or Associate Accountant).
• Collaborate with other business groups to support business performance.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a matrix environment by gathering input from multiple stakeholders and SMEs under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining urgency, accuracy, and complete deliverables.
• Working knowledge of contract terms and conditions; proficient understanding of contract management principles and guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Negotiation and stakeholder/customer management skills.
• Exceptional written (grammar and proofreading) and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience working with CRM tools and other data management applications (e.g., Siebel).
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Degree holder in Business Administration or a comparable discipline; Paralegal Certification or above is a plus.
• Three to five years of corporate contracting experience, with at least two years specifically involving sales of service.
• Experience in contract management, process management, or equivalent function, including proven skillsets in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and redlining a variety of contractual agreements (including but not limited to: MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, SLAs).
• Experience working in multinational company environments and understanding international cultural and work contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification (or above).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: approximately $60-70,000 annual base.
• Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans.
• 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid company holidays.

Location

• United States (100% work from home).