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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Contracts Specialist to join our legal and compliance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and client agreements. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of legal terminology and contract law.
As a Contracts Specialist, you will work closely with internal departments such as procurement, sales, finance, and legal to ensure that all contracts align with company policies and legal requirements. You will also be responsible for maintaining a centralized contract repository, tracking contract milestones, and ensuring timely renewals or terminations.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. You should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal compliance standards is essential.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company’s risk management strategy and ensure that contractual obligations are clearly defined and met. You will play a critical role in minimizing legal risks and supporting the company’s operational and strategic goals.
If you are detail-oriented, legally savvy, and passionate about contract management, we encourage you to apply and become a key member of our compliance team.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Draft, review, and negotiate various types of contracts
- Ensure compliance with legal standards and company policies
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather contract requirements
- Maintain and update the contract management system
- Track contract deadlines, renewals, and expirations
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks
- Provide guidance on contract terms and conditions
- Support audits and internal reviews related to contracts
- Assist in developing standard contract templates
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting contracts
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in contract management or legal support
- Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management software
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have experience drafting and negotiating contracts?
- What types of contracts have you worked with in the past?
- How do you ensure compliance with legal and company standards?
- Describe a time you resolved a contract dispute.
- What contract management tools or systems have you used?
- How do you prioritize multiple contract requests?
- Are you familiar with regulatory compliance in our industry?
- Have you developed or improved contract templates before?
- How do you stay updated on changes in contract law?
- What is your approach to risk mitigation in contracts?
