Contracts Counsel

HomeTeam Pest Defense; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rollins, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Contracts Counsel to manage vendor contracts and serve as a legal liaison with procurement and IT vendor teams.

The role covers review, negotiation, execution, and administration to mitigate risk and align with legal and business requirements. You will partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, develop processes for contract submissions, and ensure timely responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, or related field; J.D. preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in contract administration or law, including IT and licensing contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law and risk assessment.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and edit vendor contracts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate contract review, approval, and execution processes per Company policies.
• Maintain and update standard form agreements, templates, and negotiation playbooks.
• Ensure consistency in contract language and positioning across vendor agreements.
• Support and participate in negotiations with vendors to achieve favorable terms.
• Escalate legal or risk-related issues as appropriate.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor contracts

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

J.D. preferred

Tools

AI software

Contract management software

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for your next challenge?

Our Contracts Counsel is responsible for managing and overseeing contractual agreements between the Company and its vendors and will be the key legal liaison with the procurement and IT vendor team. This role supports the review, negotiation, execution, and administration of vendor contracts, helping to mitigate risk and ensure alignment with legal, business, and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

You Will be Responsible for. . .

Contract Review and Administration

• Review, draft, and edit vendor contracts submitted by internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate risk mitigation
• Coordinate contract review, approval, and execution processes in accordance with Company policies

Standard Agreements and Playbooks

• Maintain and update standard form agreements, templates, and negotiation playbooks
• Ensure consistency in contract language and positioning across vendor agreements

Negotiation

• Support and participate in negotiations with vendors to achieve commercially reasonable and mutually beneficial terms
• Escalate legal or risk-related issues as appropriate

Stakeholder Collaboration and Service

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide timely contract support
• Develop and maintain clear processes and response protocols for contract submissions, demonstrating a strong customer-service mindset

Communication

• Clearly communicate contract terms, obligations, and risks to internal stakeholders and, as needed, external parties
• Serve as a point of contact for contract-related questions throughout the contract lifecycle

  Reporting and Metrics

  • Track contract workflow, cycle times, and key metrics to support workload management and continuous process improvement

  The Benefits

  • Challenging position with a financially stable and reputable company (NYSE: ROL)
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity & life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
  • Teammate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and dependent scholarship awards
  • Paid Time Off
  • Work Environment: Opportunity for hybrid office and home-based working arrangements once onboarded and trained. Must currently reside in the Atlanta metro area.

  Why Rollins?

  Rollins, Inc., is a global consumer and commercial service company that provides accurate, comprehensive, and efficient pest management services for both residential and commercial customers. The Pest Management industry is $20B and growing, providing services and protection against termite damage, rodents, and insects to more than 2M customers in the US alone. Rollins is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and has over 800 locations worldwide, 20,000 teammates and reaches over $3B Revenues annually (NYSE: ROL).

  The core business is operated through our wholly owned subsidiaries, the largest of which include Orkin US, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Clark Pest Control, Fox Pest Control, Orkin Canada, Western Pest Services, Northwest Exterminating, and TruTech Wildlife.

  The mission of Rollins is to empower our brands to focus on best serving their teammates and customers.

  Learn more about Rollins careers as well as our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on our careers page: www.careers.rollins.com

  Qualifications

  The Experience You Will Bring (Minimum Requirements):

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, law, or a related field. A legal background and J.D. is preferred
  • 5 years’ work experience in contract administration/law and vendor contracts, including IT and licensing contracts
  • Proficient with artificial intelligence and other relevant software/tools
  • Understanding of contract law and relevant legal principles is crucial
  • Precision in reviewing and drafting contracts to avoid errors and ambiguities
  • Ability to engage in effective and fair negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes that comply with legal and organizational requirements
  • Capability to manage and prioritize multiple contracts and deadlines
  • Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, is essential
  • Ability to issue spot, assess risks, and make informed decisions in the best interest of the organization
  • Understanding of business operations and industry dynamics

  Physical Demands / Working Environment:

  • We require the ability to pass a drug screen and background checks. Candidates must have the ability to perform the requirements of the job with or without accommodations.
  • Opportunity for hybrid office and home-based working arrangements once onboarded and trained. Must currently reside in the Atlanta metro area.

  Are you ready to take your CAREER to the next level?

  Rollins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employer