Commercial Contracts Specialist

Job Title: Commercial Contracts SpecialistJob Description This role involves providing hands-on commercial contracts support as the organization implements a new pricing strategy and tier structure, which includes new and updated customer agreements. The Commercial Contracts Specialist will draft, review, redline, negotiate, and quality-check contracts while maintaining accurate contract records and workflows in DocuSign CLM and Salesforce CLM. The ideal candidate combines legal drafting experience with strong analytical judgment and the ability to effectively partner with Legal, Finance, Sales, and Commercial Operations stakeholders. Responsibilities Draft, review, revise, redline, and negotiate commercial contracts and related documents using approved templates and established business terms.Support the rollout of the organizations new pricing strategy and tier structure by preparing and updating contracts that reflect approved pricing and commercial requirements.Review template-generated agreements for accuracy, completeness, consistency, correct legal entity, and alignment with approved terms before routing or execution.Perform quality control on contract language, redlines, metadata, approvals, signatures, and supporting documentation.Manage contract intake, workflow, routing, status tracking, execution, and repository records within DocuSign CLM and Salesforce CLM.Identify non-standard language, business risks, missing information, and terms requiring escalation to Legal, Finance, or the appropriate business owner.Partner with Finance, Legal, Sales, and Commercial Operations to resolve contract questions and move agreements through the lifecycle efficiently.Maintain organized contract records and support reporting, audits, renewals, amendments, and other contract lifecycle activities.Analyze contract issues and recurring redline themes, then recommend practical improvements to templates, workflows, controls, and documentation.Balance multiple agreements and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and clear communication with stakeholders. Essential Skills 5+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating contracts.2+ years of paralegal or comparable hands-on legal support experience.Experience supporting commercial contracts and contract lifecycle processes.Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management systems; DocuSign CLM and Salesforce CLM experience strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to review template-generated contracts and perform detailed quality control.Strong analytical mindset with sound judgment and the ability to identify inconsistencies, risks, and required follow-up.Excellent written communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.Ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Sales, and business stakeholders. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience supporting pricing changes, tiered pricing structures, or high-volume commercial contracting initiatives.Experience working in a regulated, healthcare, life sciences, medical device, or similarly complex business environment.Comfort working with standardized templates while recognizing when terms require legal or financial review. Work Environment This position is part of the commercial operations team and operates on a fully remote basis, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $53.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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