Legal Operations & Contracts Administrator (Food/Beverage Mfg.)

Overview

This remote role supports the legal operations and contract administration functions for a leading supplier of liquid products to the food and beverage industry. The position focuses on managing commercial agreements, improving contract workflows, and supporting risk management efforts across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

• Manage the full contract lifecycle including intake, drafting, negotiation, execution, renewals, amendments, and archiving.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository with accurate documentation and version control.
• Monitor key contract dates such as renewals, expirations, and compliance obligations.
• Support negotiations with customers, vendors, and partners to align terms with contract standards, risk tolerance, and business objectives.
• Identify and escalate complex legal or risk issues to internal counsel as needed.

Workflow Optimization

• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and clause libraries.
• Establish and improve intake, approval, and signature workflows to streamline turnaround times.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance legal matter management and contracting processes, ensuring adherence to internal policies.

Technology & Data Management

• Administer and optimize matter management and contract lifecycle management systems and related tools.
• Utilize e-signature platforms to manage contract execution processes.
• Track and report on key performance indicators such as cycle times, renewal rates, and contract compliance metrics.
• Ensure data governance and security standards for all legal documentation.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Support risk identification and mitigation within commercial agreements, including liability, indemnification, and insurance provisions.
• Partner with Legal, Risk & Compliance teams to strengthen governance frameworks and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in contract administration, legal operations, paralegal, or related roles involving contracting and governance.
• Strong understanding of contract fundamentals including liability, indemnity, confidentiality, and risk allocation (law degree not required).
• Proven experience managing end-to-end contract lifecycles including drafting, redlining, routing, document repositories, and record keeping.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Legal departments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay is determined within a range based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including low premium medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous sick and vacation time.
• Nine paid holidays plus birthday and floating holidays.
• Volunteer time off and additional benefits.

Location

• This is a remote position.