Last Mile Contract Negotiator

Overview

The organization is seeking a Contracts Management Senior Specialist to oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts. This role ensures compliance with legal requirements and alignment with business objectives, serving as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties to mitigate contractual risk and support strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Contract drafting, review & negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, customer contracts, NDAs, service agreements, licensing arrangements, and other business contracts.
• Compliance & risk mitigation: Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies; identify and mitigate contractual risks while providing clear guidance to stakeholders.
• Cross-functional contract alignment: Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Operations to align contract terms with business needs and objectives.
• Contract lifecycle & repository management: Maintain a centralized contract repository and manage contract lifecycle processes to ensure organization, accessibility, and visibility.
• Templates, playbooks & best practices: Develop and implement standardized templates, playbooks, and contract management best practices.
• Performance monitoring, audits & reporting: Monitor contract performance and compliance; proactively address issues; support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal reporting related to contracts.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives.

Requirements (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Deep understanding of contract management and administration principles and terminology
• Knowledge of standard office software and contract management technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the security guidelines outlined in the organization’s Acceptable Use policy and conducting activities accordingly

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:

• Expected starting base pay range: $84,000 - $105,000
• Full potential base salary range over successful candidate’s tenure: $84,000 - $126,000
• Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Benefits (may include):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

Location

Remote — This position may be performed remotely in states where the organization is authorized to employ individuals.

Posting Timeline

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least 15 days from the date of posting.

Disclosures

• Washington state employees are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.