Contract Specialist Chicago

KEYENCE Corporation; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical insurance

401K match

PTO 4 weeks

Career growth

Job summary

KEYENCE Corporation in Itasca, IL is seeking a Contract Specialist to join the Legal team. You will evaluate, draft, and manage contractual agreements to ensure business objectives and compliance.

The role requires strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business needs into effective contractual solutions. You will serve as a primary contact for contract inquiries from Sales and Corporate teams and help align contracts with policy and risk goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or contract negotiation.
• Strong integrity and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex contractual language and business concepts.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and risk assessment practices.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries from internal stakeholders, including Sales and Corporate teams.
• Review, analyze, and assess customer and vendor agreements to identify risks and recommend appropriate revisions.
• Draft, edit, and maintain Keyence standard legal documents and contract templates.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, execution, tracking, and termination.
• Lead or support projects related to legal review, contract standardization, and process improvements.
• Ensure contracts are aligned with company policies, legal standards, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and contract data within designated systems.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Contract lifecycle management systems

Job description

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Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $81,281

Asa Contract Specialist ,you'llbe part of the Legal team ,playinga critical role in minimizing organizational risk while supporting both corporate and sales functions. This positionis responsible forevaluating, drafting, and managing contractual agreements to ensure alignment with businessobjectivesand compliance standards.

The ideal candidatedemonstratesstrong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business needs into effective contractual solutions and actionable outcomes.

Serve as a primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries from internal stakeholders, including Sales and Corporate teams

Review, analyze, and assess customer and vendor agreements toidentifyrisks and recommendappropriate revisions

Draft, edit, andmaintainKeyence standard legal documents and contract templates

Support contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, execution, tracking, and termination

Lead or support projects related to legal review, contract standardization, and process improvements

Ensure contracts are aligned with company policies, legal standards, and risk mitigation strategies

Maintainaccuratedocumentation, records, and contract data within designated systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administrationor a related field

2+ years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or contract negotiation

Strong integrity and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

Ability to understand and interpret complex contractual language and business concepts

Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and risk assessment practices

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage andmaintainaccuraterecords

Preferred Skills

2+ years of direct experience incontractadministration or similar role

Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal and contractual practices to organizational goals

Proven ability to build andmaintainpositive, productive working relationships across functions

WhatWe Offer

BonusTarget: $16,481annually(performance-based), paid quarterly

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision,401K match, ~4 weeksPTOin first full year

Career Growth: Promote-from-within culturewith base and bonus increases

Why KEYENCE?

Recognizedby Forbes as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies

A global leader infactoryautomationand quality assurance solutions

Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years

A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Less than 10% Travel

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