Contract Coordinator II

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a Contract Coordinator II for a prominent client of ours. This position is in North Chicago, IL 60064. Details for the position are as follows: Contract Coordinator IILocation: North Chicago, ILPay: $33-$35/hourContract: 6 monthsSchedule: Hybrid after initial onsite training ScheduleCandidates must be able to work onsite 5 days per week for the first 3-4 weeks. After training, the position will transition to a hybrid schedule:Tuesday-Thursday: Onsite in North ChicagoMonday & Friday: RemoteThis is not a fully remote position. Position OverviewWe are seeking a Contract Coordinator to support an R&D Procurement team with the integration and review of contracts associated with company acquisitions.The primary focus of this position will be reviewing legal and procurement agreements, identifying key contract information, and accurately entering and tracking that information within internal systems.This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in contracts, procurement, purchasing, legal support, or paralegal work who is highly organized and comfortable working independently. ResponsibilitiesReview and interpret contracts and other legal agreements.Extract key contract information such as contract terms, assignment clauses, execution/countersignature status, dates, and other relevant details.Enter and maintain accurate contract information within internal contract management systems.Prepare and track assignment notices related to acquired-company agreements.Maintain accurate documentation and contract status tracking.Assist with purchase order and shopping cart requests.Support the transition of purchase orders from legacy systems.Communicate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, R&D, and other business stakeholders.Track project priorities and ensure assigned contract activities are completed on schedule.May provide support with contract amendments or negotiations as the project progresses. QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.Experience reviewing, interpreting, or administering contracts or agreements.Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately extract information from legal documents.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred ExperienceProcurement, purchasing, or procurement contract experience.Paralegal or legal contract administration experience.Contract lifecycle management or contract database experience.Salesforce or Smartsheet experience.Purchase order or procurement system experience.Pharmaceutical, healthcare, clinical research, or R&D exposure is helpful but not required. Recent JD graduates and candidates with strong paralegal backgrounds may also be considered. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy