Contract Specialist

Position: Contract Specialist

Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid, onsite 3 days per week)

Pay: $75k to $85k/year

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in contract administration, legal support, procurement, or related field.
• Experience with contract management tools beneficial.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• A JD, paralegal certification, or equivalent legal training is a plus.

Type: Full-time; Direct Hire

Greene Resources has partnered with Semiconductor Research Corporation to find a Contract Specialist to join a growing and dynamic team!

Job Description:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, including, but not limited to, master agreements, research service agreements, vendor agreements, MOUs, NDAs.
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, federal regulations, company contractual obligations, and legal requirements.
• Manage the timely routing, approval, and execution of contract documents in accordance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams (i.e.: legal, finance, and operations) to manage contract execution and amendment in a timely manner.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain an organized contract filing system, tracking key dates, renewals, and obligations.
• Oversee input and maintenance of accurate research and contract information and data into the company’s contracts database.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, vendors and contractors, fostering strong and productive partnerships.
• Assist in contract modifications and compliance monitoring.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.
• Prepare reports as requested by management.

Position Requirements:

• Prior experience negotiating research contracts with academic institutions.
• Working knowledge of IP rights, data sharing agreements, and software licensing frameworks.
• Experience navigating government or federally funded contract requirements, such as OTA, FAR or OMB.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts concurrently.
• Strong understanding of contract drafting, risk assessment, and negotiation techniques
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of standard contractual terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external interaction.
• Ability to explain contractual concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Able to work independently.

Greene Resources is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how labor is bought, sold and delivered to enable universal access to the American Dream.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.