Contracts Specialist

Overview

The Contracts Specialist provides support for the various stages of the contract management process. The Contract Specialist is responsible for reviewing and editing contracts according to the terms and parameters established to meet the needs of the client and sales team while also complying with organizational standards and protocols

Responsibilities

oCompletes primary review and validate all executed contracts, confirming compliance with internal policies and best practices.

oSupports the end-to-end contract process for renewals and new business

oServes as a primary point of contact questions

oParticipates in regular review of contracts

oPrepares and edits contracts in accordance with internal polices and best practices that meets both the needs of the business and the client.

oExercises good judgment through the contract drafting and negotiation phase

oFacilitates changes or adjustments as requested by the sales team or client. Uses moderate discretion in determining course of action.

oCollaborates with finance, legal, compliance, sales etc. to review and align on complex or ambiguous contract terms.

oReviewing signed agreements and updating contract terms

oManages contracts in contract management application

Qualifications

oBachelor's degree required

oParalegal, Legal Secretary, or prior experience working with contracts preferred

oBasic knowledge of contract law, types of contracts, terms and conditions, legal requirements and the negotiation process.

oExperience with contract systems or automated software

oHighly organized and able to multitask

oFast-paced and deadline driven

oExcellent verbal and written skills

oDemonstrates good judgement and problem solving