Contract Specialist

MGT

Contract Specialist managing contract operations for government agencies in a fast-paced environment. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk management throughout contract lifecycles.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Proficient in legal research and skilled in managing contract databases and filing systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorateLegal Experience in Corporate EnvironmentSaaS ContractingLegal Research SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationCompliance MonitoringData Control ProcessesRFP Interpretation

Soft Skills

Time ManagementTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceConga

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctorate

Industry Keywords

Contract ManagementCorporate LawAccounting PrinciplesFinance Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and track contracts from cradle to grave, including drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts in accordance with MGT’s contract policies and procedures
Meet with both internal and external stakeholders, present findings, partner with outside counsel and consultants to determine compliance/risk
Ensure all contracts abide by local, state, and federal laws
Oversee contractor and vendor pipelines
Prepare contract letters and other legal communications/notices
Assess needs and develop new policies for the Contracts Department
Improve filing and data control processes in accordance with compliance standards
Monitor inbound email traffic to identify requests from internal and external customers. Triage inbound emails for required actions, urgency, and potential escalation to senior leadership
Support the administration of the contract database and filing system, using consistent standards for data entry and document storage, including the input, verification, and maintenance of accurate data
Assist sales operations with the interpretation of contractual requirements in RFPs and bid responses. Prepare responses to information requests for details to be included with RFP bid responses
Support ad-hoc requests as identified

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Juris Doctorate is required
Three (3) or more years of legal experience in a corporate environment
Experience with SaaS contracting
Knowledge of accounting/finance principles
Strong legal research, reading, and writing skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Skilled in time management and task prioritization
Strong computer skills and familiarity with systems such as Salesforce and Conga

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off
5% 401K matching program
Equity opportunities
Incentive and bonus programs
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Income protection benefits