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We are looking for an experienced contracts specialist to join a university procurement function on a contract assignment. This role supports contract activity across a complex academic environment, partnering with internal stakeholders to review, draft, and negotiate supplier-facing agreements. The position is well suited for someone who can manage high-volume contract work independently while bringing strong judgment, precision, and a practical approach to commercial terms. This contract opportunity is expected to last at least 6 months and offers a hybrid arrangement with a preference for candidates who can be on site once per week. Responsibilities: • Review, draft, and revise a wide range of procurement and supplier agreements with careful attention to legal and operational risk. • Lead contract negotiations directly with vendors and other external parties to achieve terms aligned with institutional standards and business needs. • Partner with procurement team members and internal stakeholders across the university to support contract requests from intake through execution. • Provide high-level contract analysis and redlining on commercial provisions, including technology, software, and service-related terms. • Manage a steady workload of agreements independently while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and appropriate prioritization. • Contribute to team operations during a period of increased demand and staffing gaps by helping maintain continuity of contract support. • Assist with evolving workflows designed to centralize contract intake and improve how requests are routed to the team. • Use available technology and AI-enabled tools, where appropriate, to improve efficiency in contract review and drafting tasks. • Juris Doctor (JD) required. • At least 5-7 years of experience independently handling contract review, drafting, redlining, and negotiation. • Strong background working with commercial agreements in a procurement, supplier, or vendor contracting environment. • Demonstrated ability to negotiate directly with external parties and manage contracts with limited supervision. • Experience with IT, SaaS, software, or AI-related licensing agreements is highly desirable. • Familiarity with AI tools that support contract analysis or drafting is a plus. • Higher education experience is preferred but not required. • Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with preference for candidates local to Cambridge, Massachusetts who can attend the office weekly. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.