Strategic Contracts Specialist — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Ascend Learning; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist to review, revise, and maintain commercial agreements across sales and services, including drafting and negotiating terms related to orders, pricing, invoicing, renewals, and payments.

The role emphasizes developing contract process improvements, ensuring policy compliance, and mentoring junior staff while supporting a fast-paced, customer-focused environment in a hybrid office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or related field.
• 5+ years of contract administration and management experience.
• Strong understanding of contract law, negotiation principles, and drafting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract lifecycle from drafting to execution.
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts and redlines.
• Improve contracting processes and apply best practices.
• Provide training to junior staff on contract management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ascend Learning is seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist to review, revise, and maintain commercial agreements across sales and services, including drafting and negotiating terms related to orders, pricing, invoicing, renewals, and payments.

The role emphasizes developing contract process improvements, ensuring policy compliance, and mentoring junior staff while supporting a fast-paced, customer-focused environment in a hybrid office.