Sr. Contracts Specialist

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Posted Jun 19, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
Est. $90K – $130K/yr

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist based in the United States. This role operates at the intersection of legal, commercial, and operational execution within a fast-paced environment where contracts directly impact revenue and customer delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full lifecycle of complex commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, execution, and ongoing administration across customer, vendor, reseller, subcontractor, and government agreements.
  • Act as the primary subject matter expert and point of contact for all contractual matters, advising internal stakeholders and external partners on rights, obligations, and risk implications.
  • Collaborate closely with sales, professional services, and cross-functional teams to support deal progression, ensure contractual alignment, and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Interpret and translate complex contractual language into clear, actionable business guidance to support decision-making and operational execution.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
  • Support resolution of contract-related issues to ensure smooth execution of obligations and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

  • 5–10 years of experience independently negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts.
  • Experience working with enterprise or Fortune 200/500 customers and complex B2B agreements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Legal Studies, or equivalent professional experience (including paralegal certification).
  • Strong business-oriented mindset with the ability to translate legal and contractual complexity into clear, practical guidance.
  • Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems (Ironclad preferred), Salesforce, and modern contract workflows.
  • Excellent negotiation, organizational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative, service-oriented approach and comfort working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.
  • Strong knowledge of contract structures, risk allocation, and legal terminology.
  • High attention to detail and organizational discipline.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Flexible remote work environment within the United States.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid company holidays.
  • Retirement plan eligibility with employer contributions.
  • Home office and mobile/technology allowances where applicable.
  • Opportunity to work on complex enterprise, government, and strategic commercial deals in a high-growth, security-focused organization.

Location

  • United States (remote)

This role requires the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional setting and manage contractual matters with precision and confidence.

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