Legal Contracts Specialist, Part-Time

NewsBank, inc; Naples (FL); Remote; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Contracts Specialist to join their remote team. In this part-time role, you will be pivotal in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Your expertise in contract law and negotiation will help achieve favorable agreements with vendors and clients. This position offers flexibility with work hours, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments. If you are passionate about legal compliance and contract management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles.
• Excellent writing and editing skills to draft clear contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage contractual agreements.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies.

Skills

Contract Law Understanding

Writing Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Law

Experience in contract management

Job description

Legal Contracts Specialist, Part-Time

Location

Remote, within the Continental US.

As a Legal Contracts Specialist, you’ll be responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing contractual agreements to ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies. You will work closely with the legal team to create legally sound contracts while balancing business objectives. Key duties include analyzing proposals, identifying potential risks, drafting contract terms, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining accurate contract records.

Starting Salary Range

$32.36 to $40.45 per hour

Part-Time

10 – 20 hours per week, with the option for additional hours through 5/1/2025. Work hours are based on Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contract drafting and review: Prepare, review, and edit standard and non-standard contracts, including NDAs, service agreements, purchase agreements, privacy/security agreements, license agreements, and miscellaneous agreements, ensuring clarity and legal accuracy.
2. Contract negotiation: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate contract terms with vendors, clients, and other parties, aiming to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
3. Compliance management: Ensure contracts adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, including data privacy and intellectual property considerations.

Qualifications

1. Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles.
2. Excellent writing and editing skills to draft clear and concise contracts.
3. Negotiation skills to reach favorable agreements.
4. Analytical skills to assess potential risks and compliance issues.
5. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contract documentation.
6. Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field and/or proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and management.

Preferred

Experience with contract licensing, copyright law, and privacy agreements.

About NewsBank

NewsBank, Inc. has been a premier information provider for more than 50 years. Our comprehensive resources meet the diverse research needs of public libraries, colleges and universities, schools, military and government libraries, and professionals around the world.

Competitive salary based on experience.

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