Contracts Specialist

Guidepoint Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

LinkedIn Learning

Snacks

Beverages

Happy hour

Summer Fridays

Athletic league

Casual environment

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Guidepoint Global is seeking a Contracts Specialist to be the main point of contact for contract management across global offices. You will draft, review, and negotiate client and vendor agreements, NDAs, and SOWs, while coordinating the contract queue and template library.

The role reports to the Associate General Counsel and requires strong collaboration with Legal, Compliance and Sales teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of contract experience; a JD is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of contract experience and in-house exposure is preferred.
• Law degree is a big plus but not required; strong contract management skills are essential.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating master services agreements and data processing agreements.
• Excellent organization, communication, and ability to handle multiple projects across offices.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate client, vendor and other contract types for global stakeholders.
• Manage the Contracts Queue and coordinate all contract management activities.
• Serve as primary liaison between Legal and internal/external stakeholders for reviews and updates.
• Maintain contract templates and ensure compliance with approval policies.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Sales on contract matters; support special projects.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

SOWs & MSAs

NDA drafting

In-house contracts

Stakeholder mgmt

Compliance awareness

Data processing agreements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Apttus/Conga

Salesforce

Job description

Guidepoint’s Legal team plays an important and global role across all our offices. The team provides their expertise, advise, recommendation and support to multiple parts of the business to ensure a seamless and efficient process.

We are currently seeking a Contracts Specialist to serve as the main point of contact between the legal team and internal/external stakeholders regarding all contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiation. This role will report to our Associate General Counsel.

What You Do:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of contracts, including client and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments and renewals, Statements of Work, data processing agreements, SaaS agreements, etc., for global stakeholders in various company locations
• Responsible for managing Contracts Queue and coordination of all aspects of contract management
• Serve as primary contact between the legal department and internal and external stakeholders seeking contract review and revision, copies, questions, status updates etc.
• Review, respond and manage contracts-related questions within the Contracts inbox
• Manage Contract Template library and other knowledge management functions
• Ensure compliance with contract approval policies and procedures
• Liaise with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams on contracts as needed
• Special projects on an as-needed basis

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years' experience working with contracts
• Law Degree is a big plus, but is not required
• Contract management experience, preferably in-house
• Experience reviewing, editing, interpreting and negotiating legal agreements
• Experience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreements
• Strong organizational and communications skills, ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and projects, track and follow up on projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels, including across various offices as necessary
• Ability to digest complex compliance practices and the diligence to ensure that contractual drafting and review is always consistent with those practices
• Ability to work independently and seek assistance or support as necessary
• Ability to shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative where appropriate, all while meeting deadlines and providing timely responses
• Strong client service focus and flexibility
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Must handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion and integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Apttus/Conga (Salesforce) contracts management system experience is very helpful
• Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws and experience negotiation data processing agreements
• Knowledge of legal developments in AI and how to incorporate them into contracts

What We Offer:

The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Free snacks and beverages in the office
• Friday happy hour and "Summer Fridays"
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.

Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.

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Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

Compensation

$95,000 - $115,000 USD

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