Contract Specialist

Summary

Join Higher Logic as a Contract Specialist and manage customer and vendor agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. You will assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, providing administrative support to the legal department, and conducting legal research. Responsibilities include vendor management, contract lifecycle management, and training staff on contract policies. This role requires strong contract law knowledge, negotiation skills, and attention to detail. Higher Logic offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and principles
• Proven ability to negotiate contract terms effectively, ensuring favorable outcomes for the company
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing and drafting contracts
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal teams, vendors, and clients
• Ability to analyze contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks and provide recommendations
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving contract-related issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and contract management software (e.g., DocuSign, Ironclad,), Torii, Salesforce, etc

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and negotiation of various types of contracts, including NDAs, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, etc
• Coordinate and manage vendor management process, including identification of potential risks in agreements, RFPs, and maintenance of vendor management system
• Maintain and update contract management system, ensuring all contracts are properly stored, tracked, and relevant metadata is accessible by the organization
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to support contract negotiations and compliance efforts
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining legal files and records. Act as a point of contact for internal departments and external parties regarding contract-related inquiries and issues
• Assist in training staff on contract policies and procedures and provide guidance on contract-related matters
• Conduct all business in accordance with Higher Logic policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending account
• Company short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company culture that recognizes its employees
• Room for growth and development and management that cares about your professional growth and will help you achieve your goals
• Significant advancement opportunities for outstanding performers