Strategic Commercial Contracts Negotiator

Clearwater Analytics; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics seeks a Commercial Contracts Specialist to manage and negotiate vendor, procurement, and client agreements, partnering closely with our legal team to ensure sound judgments and favorable terms.

You will lead negotiations on procurement and vendor contracts, draft and redline MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs, flag risk, and collaborate with Procurement, Sales, and business stakeholders to move deals forward efficiently while protecting Clearwater's interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications acceptable in lieu.
• Minimum 3 years in contract negotiation, procurement, paralegal work, or related role.
• Experience negotiating terms with vendors or clients; negotiation-intensive role.
• Solid understanding of MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, indemnification, liability, payment terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on procurement and vendor contracts, as well as client agreements, balancing commercial goals with risk management.
• Draft, redline, and review contract language for MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor agreements, and other terms; escalate high-risk issues to Legal.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, and business stakeholders to move deals forward efficiently while protecting Clearwater's interests.
• Flag unusual terms, compliance concerns, or business risk in contracts; know when to escalate to Legal.
• Apply and refine contract playbooks and negotiation guidelines to ensure consistency and reduce turnaround time.
• Identify opportunities to streamline contract lifecycle, including templates, approvals, and negotiation standards.
• Maintain accurate records of contract status, obligations, and key terms in the contract management system.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal certification

Contracts management certification

Job description

Clearwater Analytics seeks a Commercial Contracts Specialist to manage and negotiate vendor, procurement, and client agreements, partnering closely with our legal team to ensure sound judgments and favorable terms.

You will lead negotiations on procurement and vendor contracts, draft and redline MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs, flag risk, and collaborate with Procurement, Sales, and business stakeholders to move deals forward efficiently while protecting Clearwater's interests.