Contracts Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more than 45 years. As the global leader in destination wellness, Canyon Ranch inspires lifelong well-being through world-class experts, personalized guidance, and immersive experiences that help guests live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Now, we are entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of Canyon Ranch Austin in Fall 2026, our newest wellness destination nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Designed to connect guests with nature, adventure, restoration, and personal growth, Austin will build upon the legacy established in Tucson, Lenox, and Las Vegas while creating new opportunities for exceptional talent to shape the future of wellness hospitality.

Recognized among the most outstanding wellness resorts in the world by the Michelin Guide 2025, Canyon Ranch offers more than a career, it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others every day.

The Contracts Specialist will draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards and organizational policies.

LOCATION: This is a hybrid role, working in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Legal Services: Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize terms and conditions of contracts and amendments with clients and vendors. Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations, as well as company policies. Issue spot and consult with company legal counsel as needed. Address and resolve contract-related issues that arise during the contract lifecycle. Maintain excellent attention to detail to review and analyze contract details and detect any potential issues or discrepancies. Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information professionally. 
• Document Management: draft and revise a variety of legal documents utilizing the company's contracts management system. Knowledge of contract management software to streamline and automate contract administration processes. High level of organization and time management skills to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal clients and external third parties in drafting, negotiating and revising contracts. Coordinate with company legal counsel for general legal guidance and direction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with various parties including vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bring entry-level contract management (1-2 years), paralegal services, or related professional experience.

• Associates Degree or higher preferred.

• Knowledge of contract terms, legal terminology, and contract administration practices.

• Attention to detail when reviewing, analyzing, and preparing documents.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, internal teams, and leadership.

• Organize and prioritize multiple contracts, deadlines, and requests in a fast-paced environment.

• Use contract management software (Concord) and Microsoft Office tools effectively.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE

• Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
• Onsite meals provided for resort colleagues
• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment
• 25 Days of combined personal, sick and holiday time off
• Supplemental Health care options including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care
• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Maternity leave

LOCATION: This is a hybrid role working at our Tucson resort.