Senior Client Contract Specialist

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Places to Work Certified

ESOP eligibility on day one

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off

Multiple benefit plans from day one

Work/life balance and wellness

Job summary

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Client Agreement Specialist to draft, revise, and coordinate client engagement agreements, amendments, and NDAs within a legal team.

You will translate sales terms into precise contractual language and ensure templates align with contracting standards. You will manage high-volume requests, collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Legal, and support contract execution and risk management throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant commercial contracting experience.
• Five to ten years of experience drafting, reviewing, and administering commercial agreements.
• Significant experience preparing and negotiating business contracts in a professional services, consulting, accounting, legal, or similar environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business discussions and negotiated terms into effective contractual language.
• Strong understanding of contract structure, terminology, and commercial agreement fundamentals.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and coordinate execution of client engagement agreements, amendments, change orders, non-disclosure agreements, and related commercial documents.
• Translate business terms and commercial understandings provided by sales professionals into accurate contractual language.
• Draft agreements using approved templates, tailoring necessary documents to the specific requirements of client engagements.
• Review client-provided contract forms and prepare revisions/redlines and issue summaries for legal review.
• Ensure that agreements comply with DMA's approved contracting standards, policies, and risk management guidelines.
• Coordinate contract execution processes and maintain appropriate documentation throughout the agreement lifecycle.
• Partner closely with Sales professionals to facilitate timely preparation and completion of client agreements.
• Provide practical contract-related support throughout the sales cycle.
• Prepare summaries of contractual issues, proposed revisions, and negotiation considerations.
• Help identify non-standard contract terms requiring legal review or business approval.
• Support negotiations involving client procurement, legal, and contracting personnel.
• Track open contract issues and assist with coordinating responses and revisions.
• Prepare draft redlines and alternative language consistent with approved contracting practices and playbooks.
• Help facilitate productive communications among clients, sales professionals, operations personnel, and legal stakeholders.
• Maintain contract status tracking and provide updates regarding agreement progression and execution.
• Organize and maintain executed agreement repositories and related contract documentation.
• Assist with the ongoing management of contract templates and clause libraries.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract workflows, efficiency, standardization, and service levels.
• Support implementation of contract management tools, technologies, and process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with the Associate General Counsel and other Legal department personnel regarding agreement preparation, negotiation, and risk management matters.
• Prepare contract summaries, issue analyses, and supporting materials for legal review.
• Escalate legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk-related issues as appropriate.
• Assist with special projects and other legal department initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Contract drafting

Reviewing contracts

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Contract lifecycle management

Electronic signatures

Job description

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Client Agreement Specialist to draft, revise, and coordinate client engagement agreements, amendments, and NDAs within a legal team.

You will translate sales terms into precise contractual language and ensure templates align with contracting standards. You will manage high-volume requests, collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Legal, and support contract execution and risk management throughout the lifecycle.