Contracts Specialist

Adapture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adapture, based in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced contracts professional to drive end-to-end procurement contracting from planning to signature and post-signature reviews. You will negotiate technology, security, and data privacy agreements while partnering with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to manage risk.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years in commercial contracts within procurement or a Commercial Legal environment, plus strong drafting, negotiation, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commercial contracts within procurement, sourcing, or Commercial Legal environment.
• Familiarity with SaaS, cybersecurity, internet infrastructure, OEM suppliers, and marketing technology solutions.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with precision and attention to detail.
• Understanding of commercial contract law, data security, and privacy regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement agreements across technology, security, and data privacy.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and regulatory risks with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve contract-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements throughout contracting.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and business teams to align strategies.
• Manage contracts from intake through execution using contract management tools.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Drafting

Risk assessment

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract lifecycle

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Job description

We are looking for business driven, experienced contracts professionals who love KPIs, are strong collaborators, can manage vendor contracts, draft a redline, and bring relentless attention to detail. We are seeking an experienced procurement professional who can support the end-to-end process from planning to signature through post-signature contract reviews and vendor performance management. The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive problem solver, fearless, approachable, and adaptable. You enjoy contracts, seek out metrics to maximize value, exercise judgment and operate independently. The negotiator handles legal tasks and ensures contract processing with high professionalism under pressure.

Key Functions:

• Contract Negotiation & Management - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement agreements, including technology, security, and data privacy contracts, ensuring terms align with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Risk & Legal Assessment - Identify and mitigate contractual, legal, and commercial risks through detailed review and collaboration with Legal, Privacy, and Security teams.
• Dispute Resolution - Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve contract-related issues efficiently and maintain positive business relationships.
• Compliance & Governance - Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the contracting process.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Legal, Finance, Security, and business stakeholders to align contract strategies with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Contract Lifecycle Oversight - Manage agreements from intake through execution, leveraging contract management tools and systems to drive efficiency and visibility across the lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience managing commercial contracts within Procurement, Sourcing, or a Commercial Legal environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with SaaS, cybersecurity, internet infrastructure, OEM suppliers, and marketing technology solutions is highly desirable.
• Contracting Expertise: Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with precision and attention to detail.
• Legal & Regulatory Acumen: Understanding of commercial contract law, data security, and privacy regulations.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess risk, identify creative solutions, and provide sound business recommendations.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Organization & Adaptability: Highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.