Contracts Administrator

Our client is seeking a Contracts Administrator to take ownership of the contract lifecycle across the organization. This role will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, tracking, and maintaining a wide variety of agreements while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and proper documentation. Working closely with business leaders and external partners, you'll play a key role in protecting the company's interests, managing risk, and supporting strong contract governance from execution through renewal and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, processing, tracking, and maintaining a variety of business agreements.
• Review contract terms to identify potential risks, compliance concerns, and non-standard provisions, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Coordinate internal approvals and facilitate contract execution in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate contract records and supporting documentation, ensuring key information and critical dates are properly documented.
• Monitor contract renewals, expirations, notice periods, and other obligations, proactively communicating upcoming deadlines to stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary resource for contract-related questions, providing support on agreement status, documentation, and internal processes.
• Track contractual obligations and support compliance with agreement terms, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain vendor and third-party documentation, ensuring records remain current and complete.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance and operations, to ensure contract terms are accurately reflected within business systems and processes.
• Assist with contract modifications, amendments, pricing updates, and other agreement changes while maintaining proper approval workflows.
• Maintain and update contract templates, standard language, procedures, and related documentation.
• Prepare reports and summaries related to active agreements, upcoming renewals, and contract administration activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes, workflows, controls, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Finance, Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in contract administration, legal support, procurement, compliance, or a related function.
• Familiarity with contract review processes and common commercial agreement terms.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management or electronic signature platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in contract management, procurement, paralegal studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, contract databases, or enterprise business systems.
• Exposure to vendor agreements, service contracts, procurement contracts, or other commercial agreements.
• Experience improving processes, implementing systems, or supporting workflow optimization initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental Benefits
• 401k
• PTO