Contract Specialist

Start date is 2–3 weeks from verbal offer for this contract position. Must reside in the Central Time Zone.

About the role

This role supports the client's end-to-end procurement contracting process, from planning through execution and vendor performance management, within a fast-paced, fully remote organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement agreements including technology, security, and data privacy contracts in alignment with client policy and risk tolerance
• Identify and mitigate contractual, legal, and commercial risks in partnership with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve contract-related issues while maintaining strong business relationships
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the contracting lifecycle
• Manage agreements from intake through execution using contract management tools to drive efficiency and visibility
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and business stakeholders to align contract strategy with organizational goals

Requirements

• 2 years of experience managing commercial contracts within Procurement, Sourcing, or a Commercial Legal environment
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with precision
• Working understanding of commercial contract law, data security, and privacy regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and provide sound business recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort engaging with senior-level stakeholders
• Proven success in a fully remote environment with strong self-management, responsiveness, and professionalism in virtual settings
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage shifting priorities in a high-volume environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ironclad or a similar contract lifecycle management (CLM) tool
• Familiarity with a broad range of agreement types, including SaaS, Marketing, HR, Procurement, and Legal
• Openness to leveraging AI tools in day-to-day contract work
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Pay

$23–$41/hr on W2

Schedule

Contract through May 7, 2027, with potential to extend or convert

Benefits

Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K