Contract Administrator III

Responsibilities Manage contract administration throughout the full contract lifecycle, from intake, drafting, review, and negotiation through approval, execution, renewal tracking, and document retention Draft, review, revise, and finalize customer agreements, vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, amendments, addenda, and related commercial documents Customize standard templates and draft non-standard or conditional clauses to address business requirements Identify conflicts, legal concerns, and material deviations and elevate issues to counsel as appropriate Maintain complete and accurate records in the contract lifecycle management system and related repositories Track key dates, obligations, status, approvals, executed documents, and supporting correspondence Prioritize contract requests based on legal and business risk, urgency, and strategic importance Monitor work in process, follow up on outstanding actions, and communicate status updates to stakeholders Evaluate and improve contracting workflows, templates, quality-control practices, reporting, data storage, and system functionality Serve as a liaison among Legal, Sales, Finance, Licensing, Compliance, IT, Accounting, and other teams Gather information and research, resolve contract issues, support compliance requirements, provide project, litigation, and information management, and ensure timely completion of activities Protect confidential and privileged information and ensure compliance with company policies, laws, regulations, and record-retention standards Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Paralegal certificate or comparable recognized paralegal credential preferred Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in commercial contract administration, contract management, legal operations, procurement, compliance, or related business functions Working knowledge of commercial contracting principles, contract lifecycle management, records management, governance controls, approval workflows, and business risk assessment Strong issue-spotting and analytical skills, with judgment to distinguish business concerns from legal risk and elevate matters appropriately Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to learn and effectively use new legal, workflow, and reporting technologies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organization, prioritization, follow-through, attention to detail, and accuracy High integrity, professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Ability to work independently with general direction, balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt as business needs and processes evolve Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in contract administration and management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. Proficient in utilizing contract lifecycle management systems and improving contracting workflows to enhance operational efficiency. Highest-signal resume keywords Contract Administration Commercial Contracting Principles Contract Lifecycle Management Issue-Spotting and Analytical Skills Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Contract Drafting Contract Review Negotiation Records Management Governance Controls Approval Workflows Business Risk Assessment Compliance Requirements Data Storage Workflow Improvement Soft Skills Excellent Written Communication Excellent Verbal Communication Strong Organization Attention to Detail High Integrity Certifications & Qualifications Paralegal Certificate Industry Keywords Contract Management Legal Operations Procurement Compliance Business Administration Tools & Technologies Contract Lifecycle Management System Legal Workflow Technologies Reporting Technologies #J-18808-Ljbffr