Contract Specialist

Description

The Contract Specialist manages commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, NDA’s and PO’s. The specialist collaborates with a legal team, assists clients with contract fulfillment or termination, and ensures clear communication of contract terms.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Familiarity with buy side and sell side commercial agreements such as supplier agreements, NDA’s, PO’s.

• Draft, review and redline various contractual agreements using knowledge of a client’s needs and ability to fulfill its requirements.

• Collaborate with a legal team consisting of lawyers, paralegals, and office staff.

• Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with the desires of the client.

• Assist clients to fulfill the terms of or to terminate contracts on mutually amicable terms.

• Review contract terms and conditions to verify that they are in compliance with company policies and all applicable federal and state regulations.

• Clearly explain contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language.

• Self-monitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner.

• Proofread, edit, and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency, according to a style guide if provided by the client.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

• 4 years of legal experience, preferably working directly with contract law either in a corporate or law firm environment.

Competencies

• Knowledge of current contractual language and terminology

• Willingness to work virtually or in an office setting

• Ability to identify, analyze, and suggest solutions for problems, customer complaints, and client concerns

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an impeccable mastery of the English language

• Clear adherence to company policies and procurement rules and regulations

• Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously

• Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form, that considers cultural norms and the client's best interests

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to handle or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

· $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.

· Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.

· Clean and safe work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.