Senior Global Contract Specialist

First Advantage

. Manage the entire lifecycle of company client and vendor contracts from initial request through final signature and distribution .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced contract drafting, negotiation, and management skills, with a strong ability to mentor and lead teams in a complex, matrixed environment. Proficient in stakeholder management and maintaining contractual compliance while delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.

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Advanced Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsContract Management PrinciplesStakeholder ManagementMentoring and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationContract ManagementAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailDocument ReviewRedlining AgreementsSLA ManagementCRM ToolsData Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipRelationship BuildingAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSiebelContract Management Database

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Corporate ContractingMultinational Company InteractionsService SalesContractual TransactionsBusiness Administration Degree

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the entire lifecycle of company client and vendor contracts from initial request through final signature and distribution
Ensure contracts adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and requirements
Serve as contractual subject matter expert and ensure contract redlines receive necessary approvals
Manage standard agreements and documentation requirements and ensure contract accuracy and completeness
Assist sales and procurement with required documentation for specialized services
Support client negotiations and liaise among sales/procurement, global operations, and legal
Represent First Advantage with legal on client and vendor calls
Draft routine contract language within defined parameters and manage SLA requirements
Administer, maintain, and track renewal reminders for contractual documents in the contract management database
Deliver contract management knowledge and refresher sessions
Support company or strategic projects from a contract management perspective
Support corporate in-house counsel
Develop and directly supervise entry-level professional individual contributors
Collaborate with other First Advantage business groups to support business performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced contract drafting and negotiation skills
Experience managing highly complex contractual transactions with minimal supervision
Experience mentoring, coaching or leading other specialists
Ability to work in a matrix environment and coordinate input from multiple stakeholders and SMEs under tight deadlines
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with urgency, accuracy, and complete deliverables
Working knowledge of contract terms and conditions
Proficient understanding of contract management principles and guidelines
Analytical skills and high attention to detail
Negotiation and stakeholder/customer management skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience working with CRM tools and data management applications such as Siebel
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Degree in Business Administration or a comparable discipline
Paralegal Certification or above is a plus
Eight or more years of corporate contracting experience
At least two years of experience involving sales of service
Proven skills in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and redlining contractual agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, and SLAs
Experience in multinational company interactions and international cultural/work environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work remotely
Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
Paid Parental Leave
Bereavement leave
401k with an employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
8 paid company holidays
Volunteer Time Off Policy (VTOP) up to 10 hours a year
Employee Impact Groups
FA Cares volunteer opportunities
Mentorship Advantage Program
SOAR, award-winning manager development program