Contracts Specialist

Contracts Specialist Join a forward-thinking organization as a Contracts Specialist, where your expertise will be instrumental in managing complex procurement agreements and safeguarding the company's interests. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and strategic professional to support the entire contract lifecycle, from negotiation to post-signature reviews, ensuring compliance and fostering productive vendor relationships in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement and technology contracts, including security and data privacy agreements. Identify and mitigate contractual, legal, and commercial risks through thorough review and collaboration with legal, privacy, and security teams. Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve contract-related issues efficiently. Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the contracting process. Work closely with legal, finance, security, and business teams to align contract strategies with organizational goals. Manage contract processes from intake to execution, utilizing contract management tools to drive efficiency and visibility. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 2+ years managing commercial contracts within procurement, sourcing, or legal environments. Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with precision. Strong understanding of commercial contract law, data security, and privacy regulations. Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Effective communicator with the ability to build cross-functional relationships. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Nice to Have Skills: Familiarity with SaaS, cybersecurity, internet infrastructure, OEM suppliers, or marketing technology solutions. Experience with contract management tools and systems. Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in commercial contracting within technology, cybersecurity, or internet infrastructure industries. Additional Requirements: Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Austin, TX. Experience supporting end-to-end contract processes, from planning to post-signature reviews. Strong independent work ethic with a proactive problem-solving approach. This is a W2-only position offering an 18-month contract with an immediate start. The ideal candidate is proactive, personable, and resilient-prepared to thrive in a collaborative, metrics-driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr