Senior Contract Management Paralegal – Logistics

Agile Legal

. Draft, review, revise, redline, and manage commercial contracts supporting logistics, transportation, supply chain, procurement, and vendor operations.

Posted 10/26/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $40 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced contract drafting, review, and management skills with a strong understanding of commercial contracts and contract lifecycle management. Proficient in identifying contractual risks and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

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Advanced Contract DraftingContract Lifecycle ManagementCommercial Contracting KnowledgeMicrosoft Word ProficiencyLegal Writing and Editing

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewRedliningContract ManagementRisk IdentificationIndemnification KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceDocument ManagementAnalytical SkillsResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Time-Management SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesCustomer Service SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365Adobe Acrobat ProContract Management SystemsDocument Management SystemsCRMs

Industry Keywords

LogisticsTransportationSupply ChainProcurementVendor OperationsThird Party Logistics (3PL)Cargo Loss and DamageCarrier LiabilityService LevelsConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, revise, redline, and manage commercial contracts supporting logistics, transportation, supply chain, procurement, and vendor operations.
Review and redline agreements using Track Changes and document comparison tools.
Prepare and review transportation, logistics, vendor, supplier, service, master service, statement of work, subcontractor, procurement, warehousing, distribution, confidentiality, amendment, and related commercial agreements.
Abstract contracts and summarize key terms, obligations, deadlines, renewals, termination rights, pricing, insurance, indemnification, and other material provisions.
Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, contract playbooks, and standardized contracting procedures.
Assist with contract lifecycle management from intake through termination.
Identify contractual risks, inconsistencies, missing provisions, and deviations from approved standards.
Review terms for alignment with client policies, business requirements, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate revisions and communicate outstanding issues to attorneys, stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and other parties.
Support negotiations by preparing redlines, comparing language, tracking changes, and documenting issues.
Help clients interpret contractual obligations and identify operational requirements.
Maintain contract records and track status, deadlines, renewals, deliverables, and action items.
Research contractual and regulatory requirements affecting logistics, transportation, procurement, and commercial operations.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, executives, procurement teams, operations personnel, and internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate with the Practice Area Director/Manager about project status, client activity, deadlines, challenges, and deliverables.
Manage multiple assignments and ensure timely delivery of drafts, reviews, and completed documents.
Proofread, edit, and fact-check contracts and related documents.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client, commercial, and contractual information appropriately.
Maintain performance standards for responsiveness, quality, efficiency, professionalism, and client service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of relevant contract, paralegal, or commercial contracting experience preferred.
Advanced contract drafting, review, redlining, and contract management skills.
Strong knowledge of commercial contracts and contract lifecycle management.
Working knowledge of logistics, transportation, third party logistics providers (3PLs), supply chain, procurement, vendor, and commercial contracting concepts.
Familiarity with transportation and logistics concepts such as cargo loss and damage, carrier liability, delivery obligations, service levels, subcontracting, insurance requirements, and allocation of risk for goods in transit.
Ability to identify contractual risks and recognize provisions requiring attorney or client escalation.
Strong understanding of indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, warranties, confidentiality, termination, renewal, service levels, pricing, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance provisions.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, including Track Changes, document comparison, formatting, and comments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Experience with contract management systems, contract repositories, document management systems, CRMs, and/or timekeeping platforms.
Excellent legal writing, proofreading, editing, and document-management skills.
Strong analytical, research, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to independently prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong customer service and client relationship management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
Ability to understand business objectives while maintaining appropriate legal and contractual standards.
Proven experience as a senior contract paralegal, contract specialist, commercial contracts paralegal, or similar position.
Multi-state experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to work as a 1099 independent contractor.