Procurement Contracts Administrator REMOTE

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