Contract Specialist

Summary

Join Colibri Group's Legal, Regulatory & Compliance team as an experienced Contracts Specialist. This strategic role involves managing the full contract lifecycle for various commercial agreements, including B2B partnerships, vendor contracts, and licensing deals. You will be the go-to expert for legal drafting, negotiation, and risk mitigation, collaborating with multiple teams to support company growth. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys making legal complexity seamless. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-growth company aiming for $1B in revenue. You will oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from intake and stakeholder alignment to execution and renewal tracking. You will also train internal teams on contract processes and best practices.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in a contracts-focused legal role, with expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Demonstrated success in a private equity-backed, high-growth, or fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools; bonus if you’ve worked with AI-enhanced CLM systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business, or a related field required; Paralegal certification or JD preferred
• Excellent redlining, document management, and communication skills
• Ability to balance legal risk with business opportunity—thinking commercially and strategically
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including B2B partnership, vendor, licensing, and service contracts
• Customize contract language to align with business goals, legal standards, and risk tolerance
• Manage redlines and lead contract negotiations with external partners, vendors, and legal counsel
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Partnerships, Product, Finance, Marketing, HR) to ensure contracts meet business needs and support company growth
• Lead or support negotiation of complex terms such as indemnity, limitation of liability, data privacy, and termination clauses
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle—from intake and stakeholder alignment to execution, retention, and renewal tracking
• Maintain accurate version control, metadata, and contract records to ensure audit readiness and performance tracking
• Monitor key contract milestones, expirations, and renewals to ensure compliance and timely action
• Train internal teams on contract processes, best practices, and legal concepts in plain, business-friendly terms
• Identify potential legal and compliance risks in agreements and proactively recommend solutions
• Support go-to-market strategies and partner onboarding by advising on contract structures that scale
• Contribute to the improvement of contract templates, fallback clauses, and negotiation playbooks
• Help evaluate and implement automation or AI-enhanced tools to improve efficiency in the contract lifecycle
• Track and report on contract-related KPIs like turnaround time, volume, and policy alignment