Our client an Am Law 50 firm is seeking a Procurement Contracts Administrator to join its global procurement team. This role plays a pivotal part in managing drafting reviewing and tracking procurement-related contracts to ensure accuracy compliance and timely execution across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong contract administration experience a solid understanding of procurement and legal terminology and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys vendors and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft review and redline procurement contracts NDAs SOWs and order forms under the guidance of attorneys ensuring compliance with firm policies and legal standards.
- Manage and maintain the firms contract management system including tracking renewals expirations and deliverables.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessments on contracts to identify potential issues or discrepancies.
- Partner with Legal Finance Risk and Procurement Operations teams to facilitate contract execution and ensure seamless implementation.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding contract processes templates and policy questions.
- Coordinate with the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team to monitor compliance with contractual obligations escalating potential risks or breaches for attorney review.
- Prepare and maintain contract summaries reports and dashboards for leadership visibility.
- Assist in developing updating and standardizing contract templates and playbooks to streamline the contracting process.
- Maintain proper document storage and ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations.
- Support the shared services inbox for contract requests and inquiries ensuring timely response and resolution.
Proficiencies
Strong knowledge of contract law risk management and compliance frameworks.Experience redlining contracts and NDAs and adhering to legal playbooks.Proficiency with contract management software (e.g. DocuSign ContractWorks) and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook).Excellent attention to detail organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across attorneys suppliers and internal teams.Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Legal Studies or a related field (Paralegal certification a plus).2 years of experience in contract administration ideally within a procurement or professional services environment.Experience negotiating and coordinating directly with suppliers and vendors.Familiarity with legal research tools (Westlaw LexisNexis) and compliance standards (GDPR HIPAA or similar).Experience working with international contracts or global procurement teams preferred.Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive collaborative mindset.Must be local to NYC Boston or DC
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1