Commercial Contracts Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on procurement and vendor contracts, as well as client agreements, balancing commercial goals with risk management.
• Draft, redline, and review contract language for common agreement types (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor agreements, order forms), escalating novel or high-risk issues to Legal.
• Work directly with Procurement, Sales, and business stakeholders to understand deal requirements and move contracts through negotiation and execution efficiently.
• Flag unusual terms, compliance concerns, or business risk in contracts, and know when an issue needs attorney review versus when it can be resolved directly.
• Playbook Management: Apply and help refine contract playbooks and negotiation guidelines, ensuring consistency across deals and reducing turnaround time.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline the contract lifecycle, including templates, approval workflows, and negotiation standards.
• Contract Administration: Maintain accurate records of contract status, obligations, and key terms within the contract management system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certification, contracts management certification, or equivalent practical experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in contract negotiation, procurement, paralegal work, or a related commercial/legal support role.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contract terms directly with vendors, clients, or counterparties — this is a negotiation-heavy role, not a purely administrative one.
• Solid understanding of common commercial contract structures and terms (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, indemnification, liability, payment terms, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain contract terms clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Sound judgment on when to resolve an issue independently versus escalate to Legal.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.