Director of Contracting

Access; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Access is seeking a remote Director of Contracting to strategize and execute contracts across its nationwide organization. This senior-level role demands strong negotiation and communication skills to build partnerships, support revenue growth, and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in contract management, especially within the hospitality and events sector.

Benefits

Competitive base + strong quarterly bonuses

401(k) with up to 4% match

Paid day off to serve local community

Monthly cell phone stipend

Work-from-home flexibility

Generous PTO, holidays, and sick days

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in contracts, legal operations, procurement, or business affairs.
• Experience in hospitality, events, DMC, or agency environments preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of commercial and hospitality contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of all client contracts: review, negotiation, filing, and compliance.
• Negotiate and renegotiate key vendor contracts across all markets for better terms.
• Develop and implement SOPs for contract management across all markets.

Skills

Negotiation

Process-driven

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

DocuSign

Adobe

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Create and deliver shared experiences that inspire people—and have a lot of fun doing it.

We’re hiring a remote Director of Contracting to join one of the top-rated destination management companies in the country. This is a senior-level role reporting directly to our Chief Corporate Officer.

About The Role

At Access, unforgettable experiences start with rock-solid partnerships. As Director of Contracting, you’ll lead the strategy and execution of all contracts—client, vendor, and internal—across our nationwide organization.

This role is critical to protecting the business, supporting revenue growth, and scaling contract processes that empower our teams in every market.

You’ll work cross-functionally with National Sales, Event Leaders, Legal, and Market Teams to ensure contracts are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with operational and financial goals.

About Access

Access is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams are in coast-to-coast destinations, designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients.

What You'll Be Doing

Client Contract Management

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of all client contracts: review, negotiation, filing, and compliance.
• Collaborate with local market teams to evaluate and standardize client terms to reduce company risk.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in explaining key contractual clauses to internal stakeholders.
• Build contract clause libraries and templates to support consistent execution.
  
  

Vendor & Partnership Agreements

• Negotiate and renegotiate key vendor contracts across all markets to improve terms and drive cost savings.
• Partner with local operations teams to standardize vendor onboarding, compliance, and service agreements.
• Support strategic hotel partnerships by overseeing the contracting process with national hotel brands.
  
  

Sales Support & MSAs

• Partner with National Sales to support Master Service Agreement (MSA) negotiations with key clients.
• Ensure all sales contracts align with company risk profiles and margin goals.
  
  

Internal Contracts & Compliance

• Review and manage contracts for internal tools, event platforms, and technology vendors.
• Oversee contracting processes during onboarding for relevant roles (freelancers, contractors, vendors).
• Own the review of all client and vendor waivers—ensuring legal compliance and clarity.
  
  

Process Design & Governance

• Develop and implement SOPs for contract management across all markets.
• Create and maintain a centralized contracts database and risk review process.
• Deliver training to internal stakeholders on contract best practices and policy updates.
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Reduction in contract-related risk or liability
• Realized cost savings through vendor renegotiation
• Improved contract turnaround times and internal satisfaction
• Increased team confidence in contractual understanding and execution
  
  

You'll Excel In This Role If You Have

• 8–10+ years of experience in contracts, legal operations, procurement, or business affairs
• Experience in hospitality, events, DMC, or agency environments preferred
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of commercial and hospitality contract terms
• Clear communication style with the ability to explain complex terms simply
• Organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Salesforce, DocuSign, Adobe
  
  

Why Access?

Culture & Extras

• Certified as a Great Place to Work – 2 years in a row!
• 50+ years in the industry!
• Women-owned and women-led
• Fun, creative, and supportive culture
• Focus on recognition and employee value – including annual and quarterly awards
• Paid day off to serve your local community
• Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
• Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
• Regional team outings
• Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins
  
  

Compensation

• Competitive base + strong quarterly bonuses
• 401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible after 1 year)
• Monthly cell phone stipend
  
  

Work Life Balance

• Work-from-home flexibility + full home office setup
• Generous PTO, holidays, sick days.
• 9 full holidays + 5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
• 2 floating holidays of your choice
• Half-day Fridays in July & August (based on team goals)
  
  

Health, Wellness, and Family

• Multiple health plan options
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  
  

Professional Development

• Mentorship program
• “Masterclasses” in industry- and role-specific topics
• Access to modern tech platforms and tools
• Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development
  
  

Ready to lead contracting at a national scale? Apply now.

Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Events Services

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