Contract Specialist

iQor; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

iQor is seeking a Contract Specialist to join our Legal team in the Philippines, supporting business growth by administering contractual documents with customers, vendors, and partners. You will manage contract lifecycles and ensure compliance with company policies while collaborating across internal teams to drive timely reviews and approvals.

You will explain contract terminology clearly to stakeholders and help implement modernized contract processes and CLM systems, including Ironclad and

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and document legal positions concisely and accurately.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management and time management abilities.
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with independent judgment under broad supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust across business units.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: Manage the contracting process for NDAs, Sales, Purchasing, Consulting, Licensing, and Partner Agreements.
• Drafting & Review: Draft, evaluate, and negotiate assigned contracts per policy and best practices.
• Risk Assessment & Redlining: Review terms, assess risks, provide redlined recommendations, and negotiate to consensus.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with legal, finance, sales, product, and external parties for timely reviews.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Explain contract terms and legal positions in accessible language.

Skills

Legal interpretation

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Tools

Ironclad CLM

Salesforce

Job description

The Contract Specialist joins DAT's Legal team to support business growth by administering contractual documents that establish business relationships with customers, vendors, and partners. The role focuses on managing contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance with company policies, and collaborating across internal and external teams.

Key Responsibilities ("What You'll Do"):

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Contract Administration: Manage the contracting process for Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Sales Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, and Partner Agreements.
• Drafting & Review: Draft, evaluate, and negotiate assigned contracts in accordance with company policies and best practices.
• Risk Assessment & Redlining: Review proposed terms and conditions from customers/vendors, assess risks, provide redlined recommendations, and negotiate until consensus is reached.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with legal, finance, sales, product development, and external parties to ensure timely review and approval of terms.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Clearly explain contract terminology and legal positions to internal and external stakeholders using accessible language.

Database & Systems Management

• Contract Repository: Manage and maintain the contracts database, retaining records of correspondence, changes, and project documentation.
• Software & Process Implementation: Assist in implementing new contract management software and developing modernized procedures for contract administration.
• Policy & Governance Support: Assist in maintaining Product Terms & Conditions, Company Policies, and Data Governance Policies.

Candidate Profile & Preferred Qualifications:

Core Skills

• Legal Interpretation: Ability to interpret and document legal positions concisely and accurately.
• Organization: Detail-oriented with strong project management and time management abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to exercise independent judgment under broad supervision.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust across business units.

Technical & Professional Experience

• Data Governance & Privacy: Experience working with data governance and data security issues is a plus.
• CLM Systems: Experience utilizing a CLM (like Ironclad)
• CRM Systems: Experience utilizing CRM software (Salesforce experience preferred).
• SaaS: Experience negotiating SaaS contracts (sales and procurement)
• Sales Cycles: Familiarity with typical B2B sales cycles and commercial practices.