Job description

Our Direct Client is looking for a Contract Administrator for a 6+ month contract that will be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

• As a front-line negotiator and business partner, you will find creative solutions that meet both clients’ business and compliance needs and ensure that contracts comply with our client’s policies and business practices, and regulatory requirements.
• This position requires coordination with various stakeholders and subject matter experts in various roles, including information security, internal and regulatory compliance, sales, product marketing, corporate legal, and finance to help drive transactions to successful completion within the required (and oftentimes aggressive) time frame.
• You will also maintain and enforce contracting policies, which will involve obtaining and documenting approvals for non-standard terms and pricing, assisting sales teams with on-going administration of client contracts, advising management on contractual terms and risks, and providing training to sales and other departments on contract issues and negotiation strategies.
• Using your judgment and discretion to make sound decisions quickly in order to facilitate deal execution while minimizing risk to our client’s interests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD from an accredited law school; admission to the bar of any state.
• 2-5+ years of experience, preferably as member of in-house legal department or contracts department.
• High level of comfort in a large, complex business environment in support of a sales-focused organization, interacting directly with business and technical colleagues and executive leadership in order to provide succinct, results-oriented advice in connection with contract terms and business policies/practices.
• Excellent and advanced Microsoft Word skills; prior experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and proficiency with Adobe products (PDFs and Adobe Sign).
• Excellent contract drafting skills and ability to lead a contract negotiation, understanding how to balance key risks and opportunities to reach a mutually acceptable agreement while maintaining a professional decorum and fostering strong internal and external relationships, including leading calls with clients during contract negotiations.
• Direct experience negotiating critical contract terms, such as Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, Warranties, Termination, Data Security, and Confidentiality in end user agreements, request for proposal (RFPs), request for quote (RFQs), and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Experience aligning contract terms to meet revenue recognition requirements and accounting rules for various types of services, including software and custom development projects.
• Excellent contract drafting skills and ability to lead a contract negotiation, understanding how to balance key risks and opportunities to reach a mutually acceptable agreement while maintaining a professional decorum and fostering strong internal and external relationships, including leading calls with clients during contract negotiations.

PLUS

• Have direct experience creating contract records in Salesforce, Salesforce reporting, and appropriately document approvals and deviations within Salesforce.
• Have familiarity with state and federal privacy laws, including the FCRA, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPPA.
• Have a Tax or accounting services background.
• Have experience negotiating contracts with state and local government and university contracts.

Personal qualities that make you a fit

• Ability to effectively communicate substantive content (both written, email and oral) in an affable, impactful, and concise manner, confident decision-making abilities, and a willingness to exercise appropriate levels of discretion to enable business outcomes.
• Comfort with blocking out the “noise” to focus on critical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with ability to manage template agreements and revisions, including updating existing legacy contracts to bring into compliance with company policies.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively support numerous sales associates with diverse needs, changing/competing priorities, and/or deadlines.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Costa Mesa, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Negotiation: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Juris Doctorate (Required)

Work Location: In person

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