Legal Contracts Analyst

Elevate Legal Talent; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Contract Analyst / Contracts Specialist / Paralegal to support a high-priority contract management project in Stamford, CT. The role involves reviewing and organizing approximately 140 IT and market data agreements, coordinating with legal, procurement, and compliance teams.

The ideal candidate will interpret complex contracts, validate data, and ensure accuracy across the contract lifecycle, with strong analytical and communication skills for an onsite

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in contract administration, management, or paralegal services.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy and ability to manage high-volume review projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Source, organize, and upload contracts into the CLM system.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to locate missing agreements.
• Review and analyze MSAs, order forms, amendments, IT and market data agreements.
• Identify key contract provisions: effective/expiration dates, renewal terms, governing documents.
• Maintain accurate contract records and data integrity throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Contract Administration

Contract Management

Legal Operations

Paralegal Services

High-Volume Review

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication

Onsite Stamford

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

CLM platforms

AI-assisted review tools

Job description

Contract Analyst / Contracts Specialist / Paralegal (Onsite)

Location: Stamford, CT (5 Days Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract / Temporary

Duration: 2 - 3 months Contract (Potential Extension)

Compensation: $40-$55/hour

Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

A leading global organization is seeking an experienced Contract Analyst / Contracts Specialist / Paralegal / Contracts Administrator to support a high-priority contract management initiative involving approximately 140 IT and market data agreements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with sophisticated commercial contracts while collaborating with legal, procurement, compliance, and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess strong contract review, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret complex agreements, validate contract data, and ensure accuracy throughout the contract lifecycle process.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, organize, and upload contract documentation into the company's Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to locate and obtain missing agreements.
• Review and analyze commercial contracts, including:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Order Forms
• Amendments
• IT Agreements
• Market Data Agreements
• Associated Contract Documentation
• Reconcile discrepancies between multiple AI-generated contract summaries and records.
• Identify and document critical contractual provisions, including:
• Effective Dates
• Expiration Dates
• Renewal Terms
• Governing Agreements
• Incorporated Terms
• Determine contract hierarchy and identify applicable governing documents.
• Escalate ambiguities, contractual conflicts, and complex legal issues as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate contract records and ensure data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support legal operations, procurement, compliance, and contract governance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in:
• Contract Administration
• Contract Management
• Legal Operations
• Paralegal Services
• Related Commercial Contract Functions
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional accuracy.
• Ability to manage high-volume contract review projects while maintaining quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Stamford, CT throughout the engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or Paralegal background.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted contract review technologies.
• Experience supporting legal, procurement, compliance, or contract management teams.
• Prior exposure to:
• IT Agreements
• Market Data Agreements
• Master Service Agreements
• Amendments
• Order Forms
• Experience interpreting incorporated terms and governing agreements.

Why Join?

• High-visibility project with significant business impact.
• Exposure to sophisticated commercial contracting environments.
• Hands-on contract analysis role requiring legal judgment and critical thinking.
• Opportunity to work with modern AI-assisted contract review technologies.
• Collaborative and professional corporate environment.
• Potential contract extension based on performance and business needs.

Equitability and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Legal Talent is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds.