Contract Strategist

About the role

Why Join Us Be part of an organization that’s driving change and consistently recognized as a top employer. At Deluxe, we know that great people build great companies—and we invest in you accordingly. We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for Moms, Dads, LGBTQ+ employees, and Veterans.We offer competitive benefits starting on day one, designed to support your life both in and out of work.42% of our employees have stayed for 10+ years, citing our people, benefits, work-life balance, inclusive culture, and team support as key reasons why.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and support customer and strategic partner agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and related commercial documents, collaborating with Sales, Legal, Finance, Tax, Compliance, Information Security, and other stakeholders to obtain approvals for non-standard terms while maintaining alignment with company policies.
• Provide timely, practical, and risk-based guidance to Sales and business leaders to support revenue goals, customer experience, and efficient deal execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate contractual, financial, operational, and regulatory risks to business stakeholders and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including merger and acquisition due diligence, integration activities, new product offerings, and other commercialization efforts.
• Assist with contract related components of the RFP/RFI process, including identification and coordination of internal review for non-standard contractual terms.
• Recommend enhancements to Deluxe standard contract templates, contract language, and contracting processes to improve consistency, efficiency, risk management, and deal velocity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or a related field; or High School Diploma/GED and