Overview
This role involves serving as a Senior US Contracts Specialist responsible for comprehensive contract administration, including drafting, redlining, negotiation, finalization, and storage. The position requires a strong understanding of contract law, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the sales organization by accelerating deal closures while protecting the organization's interests and managing contractual risks.
Responsibilities
- Review, redline, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including Software Agreements for SaaS/Cloud and non-disclosure agreements.
- Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements, company policies, and applicable US regulations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as sales, finance, IT, and compliance to align contract terms with business needs.
- Utilize contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and legal technology tools to streamline contract processes.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks; recommend improvements to contract templates and workflows.
- Maintain current knowledge of technology, cybersecurity, and privacy trends impacting contract negotiations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience negotiating Cloud/SaaS agreements, preferably within a similar industry.
- General knowledge of GDPR and privacy provisions in agreements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Salesforce, and contract management platforms.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Thorough understanding of key provisions in Cloud/SaaS and software license agreements with demonstrated ability to negotiate independently with customers, including Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and efficient in managing workload.
- Ability to explain contract principles and policies to internal business teams.
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment; able to think creatively when unexpected situations arise.
- Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Interest and knowledge in technology and current trends in software, IT, cybersecurity, and privacy.
- Experience working in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience negotiating contracts with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 customers.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in this description.
Location
This is a remote position based in the United States.