Contracts Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial and governmental agreements, encompassing software, hardware, services, SaaS, subscriptions, licenses, purchases, rentals, leases, master agreements, supply agreements, partnerships, reseller agreements, business associate agreements, and data processing agreements.

• Ensure all contracts adhere to company policies, relevant laws, and regulations.

• Collaborate with internal legal teams on contract language, legal strategies, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.

• Work closely with sales, product management, finance, operations, and leadership to ensure commercial terms align with company goals.

• Identify, evaluate, and convey contract risks and opportunities, offering actionable recommendations to management.

• Use independent judgment and escalate complex or high-risk issues to the SendTech Contracts Director or Legal Counsel.

• Negotiate directly with external clients and partners to resolve issues and facilitate contract closure.

• Keep organized and precise contract files, correspondence, and database entries.

• Maintain templates, playbooks, and workflow documentation to enhance consistency and efficiency.

• Handle sensitive information responsibly while upholding confidentiality, data integrity, and ethical standards.

• Implement data privacy, security, and compliance principles, including GDPR and CCPA, in SaaS and data processing agreements.

• Occasionally support time-sensitive negotiations or after-hours discussions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in contracts management or administration within a corporate legal department or a comparable setting.

• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating complex, client-facing commercial and software/SaaS agreements.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Capacity to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Proficient in articulating legal and commercial risks to senior stakeholders and suggesting practical solutions.

• Poised and diplomatic in negotiating terms and defending key positions under pressure.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Knowledge of government contracting, including the interpretation of RFPs and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), is preferred.

• Experience with digital shipping or SaaS business models in technology or logistics sectors is preferred.

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems or e-signature tools such as Salesforce, SharePoint, and DocuSign is preferred.

• Understanding of data privacy and information security aspects in commercial contracts is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• The chance to advance and develop your career.

• An inclusive environment that promotes diverse perspectives and ideas.

• Challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization.

• Comprehensive global benefits (PB Benefits and Wellbeing Programs).