Contract Specialist

Summary

Join Higher Logic as a Contract Specialist and play a crucial role in managing the company's customer and vendor agreements. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies, assisting in drafting and reviewing contracts, and providing administrative support to the legal department. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including drafting and reviewing contracts, managing vendor relationships, maintaining the contract management system, conducting legal research, and providing administrative support to the legal team. You will also be responsible for training staff on contract policies and procedures and providing guidance on contract-related matters.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Assist in the preparation, review, and negotiation of various types of contracts, including NDAs, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, etc
• Vendor Management: Coordinate and manage vendor management process, including identification of potential risks in agreements, RFPs, and maintenance of vendor management system
• Contract Lifecycle Management : Maintain and update contract management system, ensuring all contracts are properly stored, tracked, and relevant metadata is accessible by the organization
• Legal Research : Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to support contract negotiations and compliance efforts
• Administrative Support : 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
• Training and Guidance : 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