Junior Contracts Administrator

Lightspeed Systems; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy workplace environment

Snacks and lunch provided

State-of-the-art fitness center

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Austin, Texas is seeking a Junior Contracts Administrator to support the legal team with contract preparation, review, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills. Responsibilities include maintaining contract records, coordinating approvals, and ensuring compliance with legal terms. This role is perfect for individuals eager to build a career in contract administration, and requires onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in contracts, legal operations, administration, or a related role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to learn contract terminology and legal concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, and administration of agreements.
• Perform commercial order review ensuring accurate entry and activation of orders.
• Track contract lifecycles, key dates, renewals, and amendments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field

Job description

Lightspeed Systems is seeking a Junior Contracts Administrator to support the legal team by assisting with contract preparation, review, tracking, and compliance, while developing a strong understanding of legal and commercial processes. This role is ideal for an individual who is detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to build a foundation in contract administration within a fast‑paced business environment.

NOTE: This position requires 3 days onsite each week at our South Austin, Texas headquarters (near Dripping Springs).

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Assist with the preparation, review, and administration of customer, vendor, and partner agreements
• Perform commercial order review ensuring accurate entry and activation of orders in Salesforce, and coordinating resolution of discrepancies with Sales team
• Maintain accurate contract records, templates, and version control within contract management systems
• Track contract lifecycles, key dates, renewals, and amendments
• Support internal stakeholders by responding to basic contract‑related inquiries
• Coordinate contract approvals and ensure proper execution and filing
• Help improve contract processes and documentation
• Collaborate with Legal, Sales, Finance, and Procurement teams
• Other duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0-2 years of experience in contracts, legal operations, administration, or a related role
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with contract management systems is a plus
• Willingness to learn contract terminology, legal concepts, and internal processes

There is no sponsorship available for this position.

ABOUT US

With more than 25 years of serving education, Lightspeed Systems delivers the most in‑depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose‑built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed’s cloud‑managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software available. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a European office in London, UK, Lightspeed serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries, utilizing 15 million devices. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com.

We love our employees, and we show it. Our benefits and perks are built to support your overall wellbeing—at work and beyond. Offerings vary by country.

ABOUT OUR ATX HQ

If your role includes spending time onsite, you will LOVE being at the ranch. Our uniquely Lightspeed (and totally Texas) corporate headquarters has everything Lightspeeders need to get the job done – and a whole lot more.

• 15,000 sq. ft. of open work area, offices, and huddle rooms
• Snacks galore and a private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week
• A state‑of‑the‑art fitness center (with outfitted locker rooms)
• Physical therapist onsite regularly
• Indoor and outdoor casual collaboration spots
• Pet‑friendly office environment
• A golf simulator, go‑carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun

All within 31 sprawling acres of Live Oak trees that foster a natural habitat for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to be greeted daily by whitetail deer. (Maybe it wants to join your meeting?)

Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit‑based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristic.