Remote Contract Specialist – Compliance & Negotiation

University of Tennessee; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a Contract Specialist to review contracts for compliance with laws, regulations, and university policies, and to assist in drafting and administering contract documents.

Under the Contracts Director, you will evaluate legal provisions in complex agreements, negotiate with attorneys and suppliers, and engage with external stakeholders to resolve contractual disputes while supporting campus-wide contracting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum two years in a professional office environment.
• At least one year interpreting or drafting contract language.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and negotiate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and University policies.
• Assist in drafting contracts and administering the contract process for the campus.
• Analyze legal terms in complex contracts and work with vendors to resolve issues.

Skills

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Legal language interpretation

Contract negotiation

Written and oral communication

Working under pressure

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Contract software platforms

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a Contract Specialist to review contracts for compliance with laws, regulations, and university policies, and to assist in drafting and administering contract documents.

Under the Contracts Director, you will evaluate legal provisions in complex agreements, negotiate with attorneys and suppliers, and engage with external stakeholders to resolve contractual disputes while supporting campus-wide contracting procedures.