Contract Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support a contract separation and transition initiative involving the divestiture of a business unit from the parent company. This role will work closely with procurement, legal, and business stakeholders to analyze current contracts, support separation planning, assist with contract reviews, and maintain an accurate, up-to-date contract repository. The ideal candidate has experience with contract analysis, contract review, and contract lifecycle management tools. This is a critical supporting role in ensuring a clean, compliant, and efficient separation of supplier relationships and agreements. This position Remote but you MUST be located in the Richmond, VA area and able to come into the office for team meetings and other client engagements. Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, procurement support, or related roles.
• Advanced understanding of contract terms, legal language, and common procurement clauses.
• Experience supporting M&A, divestitures, or contract separation initiatives is preferred.
• Comfortable working with sourcing and legal teams to bridge legal and operational contract needs.
• Experience with CLM tools (e.g., DocuSign CLM, Ironclad, SAP Ariba, etc.) and document management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification or legal coursework is a plus.

salary: $40 - $45 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Contract Review & Analysis

• Review existing supplier contracts to determine separation complexity (e.g., exclusivity, assignability, bundled terms, renewal clauses).
• Collaborate with sourcing and legal teams to provide detailed summaries of contract terms and risks.
• Support redlining and drafting of contractual amendments or new agreements as needed.

Legal Support & Coordination

• Assist in managing legal workflows for contract updates, notifications, assignments, or terminations.
• Coordinate with internal Legal Counsel to align contract changes with company policies and divestiture requirements.
• Manage version control and ensure accurate execution and filing of all contract documents.

Contract Repository & Documentation

• Maintain a centralized and well-organized repository of in-scope contracts, categorizing by business unit, vendor, and separation status.
• Ensure that all contracts are properly tagged, searchable, and easily accessible to stakeholders.
• Help maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Verbal Communication

Contract Administration

Contract Review

Mergers & Acquisitions - Legal

Procurement Support

SAP

Ariba

Document Systems

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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