Senior Specialist – Contract Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the intake and management of client contract requests for Mercer Legal.

• Monitor the intake inbox for incoming Client Contract Requests and conduct initial reviews of agreements submitted through the CRM tool.

• Organize and lead internal stakeholder meetings to discuss strategies, assignments, timelines, and contract approaches.

• Provide advice and redlined feedback on specific agreements based on subject matter expert input and available resources.

• Keep track of outstanding Client Contract Requests and deliver summary updates.

• Follow up on the status of requests to help minimize contract execution times and expedite revenue generation.

• Become a proficient user of the CRM platform and associated tools.

• Assist in the adoption of the CRM system and support change management initiatives.

• Identify and implement process enhancements to boost team effectiveness.

• Gain knowledge about Mercer businesses and the key legal challenges they encounter.

• Collaborate with attorneys, legal experts, and internal stakeholders within Mercer’s US and Canada operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience as a paralegal, attorney, or in relevant contract management roles.

• A bachelor’s degree accompanied by five years of experience in a corporate office or professional services firm, ideally in contract review.

• At least three years of supervisory experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to quickly establish credibility and earn trust at all organizational levels.

• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to follow-through.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced setting.

• Familiarity with legal and contract terminology.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 software applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• 401K savings plan.

• Additional retirement options.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Potential for performance-based incentives.

• Flexible working environment.