Hybrid Contracts Analyst: NDAs, SOWs & MSAs

Edelman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

Edelman seeks a Contracts Analyst to join the Contracts team within Edelman’s Finance group. This early-career role focuses on drafting and reviewing NDAs, SOWs, and vendor agreements for U.S. and Canada clients, ensuring terms meet standards while supporting a fast-paced contracting process.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This hybrid role requires availability during Pacific Time business hours and collaboration

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience drafting, reviewing, or administering commercial contracts including NDAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, and/or similar business agreements.
• Experience with Master Services Agreements and additional commercial contract types is preferred but not required.
• Experience in the public relations, marketing, advertising, or related professional services industries is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience. J.D. is a plus but is not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple agreements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach to working with internal stakeholders.
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in continuing to learn and develop contract-review and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and support the negotiation of NDAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Review financial and commercial terms in client and vendor agreements, identifying potential issues and working with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to resolve them.
• Review all terms and conditions of NDAs and SOWs in accordance with company standards and established guidelines.
• Identify contractual terms that require additional review or escalation and coordinate with Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders as appropriate.
• Support the review of Master Services Agreements and other contract types based on experience and business needs.
• Partner with internal teams to understand business objectives and help facilitate the contracting process in a timely and practical manner.
• Maintain accurate records and help ensure contracts move efficiently through the review and approval process.
• Develop a strong understanding of Edelman’s contracting standards, policies, and risk considerations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Manage multiple agreements

Collaborative and service-oriented

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

J.D. is a plus but not required

Job description

Edelman seeks a Contracts Analyst to join the Contracts team within Edelman’s Finance group. This early-career role focuses on drafting and reviewing NDAs, SOWs, and vendor agreements for U.S. and Canada clients, ensuring terms meet standards while supporting a fast-paced contracting process.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This hybrid role requires availability during Pacific Time business hours and collaboration