Contracts Specialist - CentralSquare Technologies : Job Details

Job Description

This Contracts Specialist will be responsible for managing, drafting, and negotiating various documents, including commercial contracts, amendments, renewals, non-disclosure agreements, and third-party contracts. This role ensures compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong analytical skills, and can work collaboratively with various departments. Additionally, this role involves effectively communicating and explaining the company's contracting policies both internally and externally.

Contract Management :

• Review, draft, and negotiate various sales contracts, including SaaS and Software License Agreements, maintenance and support agreements, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, amendments, and other commercial agreements.

• Review and draft responses to customer RFPs as needed.

• Develop and update internal contract templates and forms.

• Ability to draft bespoke contracts on an ad-hoc basis.

• Maintain accurate records of all contracts and related documentation.

• Monitor contract performance and ensure timely renewals and extension amendments.

• Identify and escalate non-standard, complex matters to appropriate internal resources.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, finance, professional services, support, and security teams to address contract-related issues.

• Complete assigned work with speed and accuracy.

Process Improvement:

• Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (DocuSign CLM and DocuSign AI) to streamline contracting processes.

• Support legal operations to improve contract management efficiency and ensure alignment with business goals.

• Assist in developing and implementing contract management processes and best practices with the use of AI and other tools.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Work on additional projects and initiatives as directed by the Assistant General Counsels or Deputy General Counsel.

• Perform every task with a customer service focus.

• At least 3 years of post-graduation experience in contract management, preferably in the software industry.

• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.

• Experience with RFP processes, Contract Lifecycle Management (DocuSign CLM) and CRM (SalesForce) tools.

• Proficiency with use of AI tools

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Juris Doctorate degree is not a requirement, but a plus.

• Additional experience or knowledge in the following areas is a plus:

  • Intellectual Property
  • Data security
  • Litigation/dispute management
  • State and local government contracting