Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities

• Tracks procurement lifecycle (intake to execution) and maintains accurate records and documents.
• Assess the intake information received, triage the requests through the procurement triage system and assign matters to the appropriate resource.
• Support contract redlining by comparing contract version and incorporating stakeholder feedback into the applicable document.
• Where applicable, apply playbook standards to review, redline, and edit commercial contract language.
• Highlight contractual options and existing strategies to resolve negotiation roadblocks under US legal frameworks.
• Liaise with client in-house counsel, stakeholders, vendors, and procurement throughout process
• Facilitate negotiations and act as liaison across stakeholders.
• Communicate contractual risks highlighted in the documents.
• Manage pipeline of requests, including contract reviews, and assist with providing proactive stakeholder updates or reporting.
• Attend meetings and report on progress and status of requests

Support internal reporting and meeting deck creation

• Facilitate procurement transactions to ensure all agreements are executed according to firm policy and required documentation is properly obtained and stored
• Support vendor governance and risk management.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from a recognized institution is required.
• 4+ years of contract coordination and review experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.- Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused.
• Experience processing all contract types, including NDAs, SOWs, MSAs, SaaS, data privacy, and licensing agreements.
• Experience redlining contracts either independently or with limited supervision.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized institution is preferred.
• Strong contract review, negotiation, legal analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience supporting US clients preferred.

About Us

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.