Contract Management Professional | Contracts Paralegal

About the role

Latitude is seeking an experienced Contract Management Professional, Contracts Paralegal, or junior Contracts Attorney to oversee and manage the commercial contracts process for the legal department of a well-loved Minnesota brand. This is a full-time interim engagement expected to last approximately 3–4 months, with the potential to convert to a permanent position. The role is hybrid and based in the Minneapolis area.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys and business stakeholders to draft, review, manage, and administer a high volume of commercial agreements
• Help ensure an efficient and organized contracting process

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience as a contracts paralegal, contract administrator, legal operations professional, or in a similar contracts support role
• Experience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems/tools; experience with HighQ is a plus
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts throughout the contract lifecycle
• Advanced computer and technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and cross-functional business teams
• Experience supporting legal operations or contract administration functions is preferred
• Paralegal education or certification or equivalent legal training; junior attorneys with significant contract management experience are also encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include 5–10 years of experience as a contracts paralegal, contract administrator, legal operations professional, or in a similar contracts support role
• Experience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems/tools; experience with HighQ is a plus
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts throughout the contract lifecycle
• Advanced computer and technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and cross-functional business teams
• Experience supporting legal operations or contract administration functions is preferred
• Paralegal education or certification or equivalent legal training; junior attorneys with significant contract management experience are also encouraged to apply

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and cross-functional business teams

Benefits

• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage
• Full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance
• A qualified 401k plan is also available
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend

Pay

The annualized pay for this position ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Schedule

Full-Time

Location

Hybrid in the Minneapolis area; remote candidates also considered for engagement role

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Contact

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [contact information]. Thank you for your interest in Latitude!