Lead Analyst, Legal Contracts

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Posted Sep 18, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
$89.3K – $148.8K/yr

Overview

This role supports business operations through the review, negotiation, and management of procurement agreements. The position partners with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and legal professionals to facilitate efficient contracting processes, manage risk, and improve contract management practices. Responsibilities span manufacturing, service, development, and procurement-related agreements, with an opportunity to contribute to process improvements, training, and contract lifecycle management.

The employer has a preference for candidates located in EST.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including equipment purchase agreements, lease agreements, service agreements, development agreements, and statements of work.
  • Advise business partners on contract terms, company policies, business considerations, and contracting processes to support timely decision-making.
  • Identify contractual, financial, and business risks and recommend mitigation strategies; escalate matters for legal review when appropriate.
  • Negotiate contract terms directly with suppliers and third parties while protecting company interests and maintaining productive business relationships.
  • Track contract-related activities, maintain accurate records, and provide status updates to stakeholders to support timely contract execution.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned contract categories and act as a primary point of contact for contract review requests.
  • Develop and deliver training programs, presentations, and educational content on contract management topics for business audiences, including large group sessions.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to contract processes, data analytics, automation, templates, and contract lifecycle management systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in contract management, contract negotiation, procurement, legal operations, supply chain, or a related business discipline.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating procurement contracts and statements of work.
  • Experience working with contract lifecycle management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience in contract management, contract negotiation, procurement, legal operations, or a related business function.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier, manufacturing, procurement, service, technology, development, and capital equipment contracts.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement contract templates, playbooks, training materials, and contract lifecycle management processes.
  • Experience leveraging contract data, analytics, process automation, and systems administration to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Strong experience supporting IT procurement, including software, hardware, SaaS, cloud services, and technology-related agreements.
  • Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally within a complex, matrixed organization and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
  • Experience using Checkbox or similar workflow automation and contract intake solutions to streamline legal and procurement processes.

Compensation & Benefits

United States of America Pay Ranges

  • USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
  • US5: $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
  • US10: $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
  • US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual
  • US20: $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual
  • US30: $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual

Benefits

  • Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
  • Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

Location

United States of America (preference for candidates located in EST).

Additional Information

  • Posted Date: 09/17/2026. This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
  • Depending on customer requirements, employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

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