Contracts Specialist

DeWinter Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage procurement and technology contracts from negotiation through post-signature reviews. The role focuses on safeguarding company interests, regulatory compliance, and strong vendor relationships in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, mitigate risks with legal/privacy teams, and drive efficiency across contract processes in a hybrid Austin, TX setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years managing commercial contracts within procurement, sourcing, or legal environments.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with precision.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract law, data security, and privacy regulations.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement and technology contracts, including security and data privacy agreements.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, legal, and commercial risks through thorough review and collaboration with legal, privacy, and security teams.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve contract-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the contracting process.
• Work closely with legal, finance, security, and business teams to align contract strategies with organizational goals.
• Manage contract processes from intake to execution, utilizing contract management tools to drive efficiency and visibility.

Skills

Contract drafting & negotiation

Contract management

Legal/compliance knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Organization & multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Law

Job description

Contracts Specialist

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Contracts Specialist, where your expertise will be instrumental in managing complex procurement agreements and safeguarding the company's interests. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and strategic professional to support the entire contract lifecycle, from negotiation to post-signature reviews, ensuring compliance and fostering productive vendor relationships in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement and technology contracts, including security and data privacy agreements.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, legal, and commercial risks through thorough review and collaboration with legal, privacy, and security teams.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve contract-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the contracting process.
• Work closely with legal, finance, security, and business teams to align contract strategies with organizational goals.
• Manage contract processes from intake to execution, utilizing contract management tools to drive efficiency and visibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years managing commercial contracts within procurement, sourcing, or legal environments.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with precision.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract law, data security, and privacy regulations.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with SaaS, cybersecurity, internet infrastructure, OEM suppliers, or marketing technology solutions.
• Experience with contract management tools and systems.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial contracting within technology, cybersecurity, or internet infrastructure industries.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Austin, TX.
• Experience supporting end-to-end contract processes, from planning to post-signature reviews.
• Strong independent work ethic with a proactive problem-solving approach.

This is a W2-only position offering an 18-month contract with an immediate start. The ideal candidate is proactive, personable, and resilient-prepared to thrive in a collaborative, metrics-driven environment.