Contract Negotiator II: Research & University Contracts

Texas A&M AgriLife; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Contract Negotiator II to draft, review, and negotiate terms of non-sponsored and sponsored contracts in person at College Station. The role requires strong reading of contract language, risk assessment, and collaboration with multiple offices to ensure compliance.

The CN II will manage multiple files, support document management, and communicate effectively with vendors, sponsors, and agency personnel to facilitate timely agreements.

Qualifications

• Two years of business-related contract experience.
• Ability to review, understand, and revise business agreements and research-related agreements.
• Ability to draft contracts and contract terms without the use of forms or supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to negotiate contract terms resulting in a compromise.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working independently and as a team member.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadline-intensive, high-volume workload.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent proof-reading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn electronic document management systems.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate terms of non-sponsored agreements including NDAs, MOUs, interagency and purchasing terms and conditions.
• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate terms of sponsored research agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with laws, policies and guidelines; escalate issues to management or legal counsel.
• Correspond with vendors, sponsors and agency personnel to explain contract clauses and risks.
• Assist with document management, tracking, storing, and reporting for contract files.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal terminology

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Document management

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

J.D. or legal education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Contract Negotiator II to draft, review, and negotiate terms of non-sponsored and sponsored contracts in person at College Station. The role requires strong reading of contract language, risk assessment, and collaboration with multiple offices to ensure compliance.

The CN II will manage multiple files, support document management, and communicate effectively with vendors, sponsors, and agency personnel to facilitate timely agreements.