Contract Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Assist in the preparation, review, and negotiation of various types of contracts, including NDAs, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate and manage vendor management process, including identification of potential risks in agreements, RFPs, and maintenance of vendor management system.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Maintain and update contract management system, ensuring all contracts are properly stored, tracked, and relevant metadata is accessible by the organization.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to support contract negotiations and compliance efforts.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining legal files and records. Act as a point of contact for internal departments and external parties regarding contract-related inquiries and issues.
• Training and Guidance: Assist in training staff on contract policies and procedures and provide guidance on contract-related matters.
• Conduct all business in accordance with Higher Logic policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Contract Law Knowledge: Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and principles.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate contract terms effectively, ensuring favorable outcomes for the company.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing and drafting contracts.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks and provide recommendations.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving contract-related issues.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and contract management software (e.g., DocuSign, Ironclad,), Torii, Salesforce, etc.