Contract Specialist

Smith & Associates; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Benefits for pro

Gym and wellness sponsorships.

Year‑round company activities and team

Opportunities to give back through

Job summary

Smith in Hong Kong seeks a qualified contracts professional to draft, review, and negotiate commercial, sales, and procurement agreements. You will work with internal teams to ensure terms align with policies and business goals while mitigating risks.

The role requires 3–5 years’ in-house experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset. Mandarin and English fluency are essential, with MS Office and contract management systems experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in contract negotiation, preferably with in-house experience.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, global and team-oriented environment while working independently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance business needs and legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial, sales, and procurement related contracts (i.e., terms and conditions of sale and purchase, non-disclosure agreements, framework, and quality agreements, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms are aligned with company policies and business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of contract versions, approvals, and execution status.
• Provide guidance to business teams on contract interpretation and obligations.
• Support process improvements in contract management and negotiation workflows.
• Assist in developing contract templates, playbooks, and best practices for contract drafting and negotiation.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial, sales, and procurement related contracts (i.e., terms and conditions of sale and purchase, non-disclosure agreements, framework, and quality agreements, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms are aligned with company policies and business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of contract versions, approvals, and execution status.
• Provide guidance to business teams on contract interpretation and obligations.
• Support process improvements in contract management and negotiation workflows.
• Assist in developing contract templates, playbooks, and best practices for contract drafting and negotiation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in contract negotiation, preferably with in-house experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with good business acumen, commercial sense.
• Meticulous, dedicated and self‑motivated.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, global and team‑oriented environment while working independently.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance business needs and legal risk.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple levels within an organization and across various jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with contract management systems is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Rewarding careers with fast‑track progression opportunities.
• Prime CBD office location in a newly renovated office space.
• Collaborative and dynamic team culture.
• Tuition Reimbursement Benefits for professional growth.
• Gym and wellness sponsorships.
• Year‑round company activities and team outings.
• Opportunities to give back through community initiatives.

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks eighth among all global distributors.

We buy and sell components 24 hours per day, with global sales of USD $3.4 billion in 2025 and in excess of USD $16 billion over the last five years. We’re always moving as we help manufacturers navigate market shifts, customize supply chain solutions, test components using cutting‑edge technology, and more.

As a privately held company, Smith employs more than 700 people worldwide, with offices spanning four continents. Our team members are spread out around the world while staying connected to each other, allowing us to provide the expertise of a multinational company while still giving the tailored support of a local business. We have regional headquarters in Houston, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong sales and purchasing offices in Austin, Bangalore, Berlin, Cluj‑Napa, Guadalajara, London, Munich, New York, Penang, São Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Tokyo, and distribution hubs in Houston, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

For more information, please visit our company website: https://www.smithweb.com

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.