Contract Advisor
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Description
CONTRACT ADVISOR Office of the Vice President for Finance serves as part of a team of contracts attorneys and experts who review analyze prepare negotiate and administer all types of commercial contracts for the procurement of goods and services. Contract negotiations can be complex in nature and involve commercial entities/vendors ranging from individual/small businesses to large corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
The full job description is availablehere.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in a related field; a minimum of four years of experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial contract review drafting and negotiation; contract strategy; compensation structures; commercial contracting terms and conditions; risk analysis and contractual risk mitigation; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite video conferencing and collaboration tools; organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; strategically link long-range business goals to daily activities; strong analytical problem-solving and negotiation skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; provide responsive and professional support including accurate interpretation and implementation advice; collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and the broader community; ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive information; demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to learn new skills and support evolving team needs; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with minimal guidance and appropriately escalate complex issues to a manager. PREFERRED: Juris Doctor (graduate of an ABA-Accredited law school); experience in a university or in-house counsel environment; experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial contract review drafting and negotiation; contract strategy; compensation structures; commercial contracting terms and conditions; risk analysis and contractual risk mitigation.
This is a benefits eligible one year term position with the possibility of renewal for up to three years.
3/16/2026
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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