Contract Analyst II

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company in Lansing, MI seeks a Contract Analyst II to review, draft, and negotiate contracts across services, sales and distribution, confidentiality, and related areas. You will partner with internal teams and attorneys to streamline contracting processes and ensure compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of contracting experience, with strong drafting, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in contracting or contract law.
• Strong drafting, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the contracts review process, including reviewing and drafting contracts and coordinating review by attorneys.
• Advises business personnel and legal colleagues on contractual matters and interpretations.
• Supports compliance with internal policies and procedures surrounding contracting.
• Assists with creating, updating, and reviewing policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Reviews statutes/regulations and assesses impact on contracts.
• Supports Procure-to-Pay processes and contracting modules.
• Provides back-up support on the contracting module.
• Performs other duties for General Corporate unit as requested.

Skills

Contract drafting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Purpose The Contract Analyst II reviews, negotiates, edits, and drafts contractual documents on behalf of the Company. This individual focuses primarily on agreements relating to services, sales and distribution, confidentiality, hotel, and event planning but may cover any other type of agreement, including but not limited to information technology, intellectual property, professional engagement, or settlement. The Contract Analyst II serves as a point of contact to internal departments on various matters related to the contracting process.

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitates the contracts review process, including reviewing and drafting contracts, providing advice, participating in contract negotiations, and coordinating contract review by attorneys and other members of the Contract team.
• Routinely reviews and provides advice to business personnel and legal colleagues regarding contractual matters, including interpretation inquiries.
• Supports and promotes compliance of internal policies and procedures surrounding the contracting process.
• Assists with creating, updating, and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure that the Company is operating in compliance with regulations.
• Assists in reviewing new statutes and regulations, interpreting changes, and determining the potential effect on the organization’s contracts.
• Supports and promotes the Procure-to-Pay process, including but not limited to utilizing the Purchasing and Legal contracting modules.
• Provides back‑up support on the contracting module, which is used to manage contracts for the team.
• Assists in other general corporate projects within the General Corporate unit as requested.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written (drafting) communication, presentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, colleagues, and internal and external contacts.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions quickly, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Ability to articulate legal concerns and principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in contracting or contract law required.

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally‑recognized disability, marital status, legally‑protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco‑free environments.

At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds. Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC‑registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary. Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA.

Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program.

To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com. Contact [e-mail] for alternate formats for accommodation.