Contract Associate II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Execute the vendor contracting function and manage the entire lifecycle of vendor agreements from drafting and negotiation to execution, renewal, and termination.

• Offer coaching and training to new employees on contracting policies and best practices.

• Oversee all stages of the vendor contracting process to ensure timely and precise execution.

• Draft and prepare contracts utilizing pre-approved corporate templates.

• Review, analyze, and negotiate contract documents provided by vendors.

• Assess and respond to redlines and suggested revisions, collaborating with counsel on escalations or non-standard terms.

• Work alongside counsel and business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with business intent, operational needs, and compliance requirements.

• Maintain libraries of templates, clause banks, and contracting playbooks.

• Act as the primary liaison between contracting and counsel teams.

• Consult with counsel to interpret contractual terms, resolve disputes, and guarantee legal and internal compliance.

• Provide advice to internal stakeholders regarding contract structure, processes, and risk factors.

• Conduct training sessions and offer guidance to business teams.

• Assist with vendor due diligence, onboarding, continuous monitoring, audits, and compliance.

• Monitor contract obligations, renewals, and compliance milestones.

• Enhance contracting workflows, procedures, and turnaround times.

• Utilize CLM systems and reporting tools to track contracting activities, cycle times, and identify bottlenecks.

• Create metrics and dashboards to evaluate contracting performance, risk exposure, and vendor compliance.

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, lower costs, and improve contract quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Associate’s degree with over 2 years of relevant experience.

• More than 1 year of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, including reviewing redlines and vendor-provided documents.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe.

• Capability to adjust workload priorities based on required timelines.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, with minimal supervision.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability (STD).

• Long-term disability (LTD).

• 401(k).

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.