Contracts Specialist

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Contracts Specialist drafting, reviewing, and negotiating global agreements for Guidepoint’s expert-research platform. Managing contract workflows and advising internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the main point of contact between the legal team and internal/external stakeholders regarding contract management
  • Draft, review, and negotiate client and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments and renewals, Statements of Work, data processing agreements, SaaS agreements, and other contracts
  • Manage the Contracts Queue and coordinate all aspects of contract management
  • Serve as primary contact for contract reviews, revisions, copies, questions, and status updates
  • Review, respond to, and manage contracts-related questions in the Contracts inbox
  • Manage the Contract Template library and other knowledge management functions
  • Ensure compliance with contract approval policies and procedures
  • Liaise with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams on contracts
  • Complete special projects as needed
  • Report to the Associate General Counsel

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years' experience working with contracts
  • Contract management experience, preferably in-house
  • Experience reviewing, editing, interpreting and negotiating legal agreements
  • Experience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreements
  • Strong organizational and communications skills; ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and projects, and track and follow up on projects
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external contacts at all levels
  • Ability to digest complex compliance practices and ensure contractual drafting and review is consistent with those practices
  • Ability to work independently and seek assistance or support as necessary
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, take initiative, meet deadlines, and provide timely responses
  • Strong client service focus and flexibility
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity
  • Apttus/Conga (Salesforce) contracts management system experience is very helpful
  • Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws and experience negotiating data processing agreements
  • Knowledge of legal developments in AI and how to incorporate them into contracts
  • Law Degree is a plus but not required

Benefits:

  • Annual discretionary bonus based on performance
  • 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Up to 10% match of employee contribution for 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time-off and parental leave plans
  • Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
  • Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
  • Free snacks and beverages in the office
  • Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
  • Year-round corporate athletic league
  • Casual work environment, team building, and other social events