Senior Legal Drafting Coordinator, English/Spanish

Heifer International

. Draft, review, and improve contracts, grant agreements, policies, procedures, training materials, and other transactional documents .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Guatemala, Ecuador, MexicoSenior💰 $82,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and improving contracts and grant agreements, with a strong focus on training and collaboration across diverse teams. Proficient in managing workflows and utilizing AI-assisted drafting tools to enhance document accuracy and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract DraftingGrant Agreement ReviewBilingual Proficiency in English and SpanishMicrosoft Word ProficiencyNonprofit Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingGrant Agreement ReviewTechnical WritingDocument EditingProofreadingWorkflow ManagementDatabase ManagementAI-Assisted Drafting ToolsAttention to DetailLegal Document Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTraining and DevelopmentCollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordAI-Assisted Drafting Tools

Industry Keywords

501(c)(3) CharitiesNonprofit OrganizationsLegal FieldContract ManagementGrant Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and improve contracts, grant agreements, policies, procedures, training materials, and other transactional documents
Apply approved templates and standards and identify issues for escalation
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and local counsel in jurisdictions where Heifer operates
Support negotiation, approval, and execution of legal documents
Prepare and provide staff training on grant and contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Train Contract Specialists and other staff on contracts and grant agreements
Create, implement, and conduct grant and contract trainings
Maintain legal templates
Develop best practices
Review and verify invoices
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Collaborate with Heifer’s Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree related to writing, business, and/or the legal field
Minimum 6-7 years of substantive experience in drafting, reviewing, and improving contracts and grant agreements
Experience handling increasingly complex agreements with substantial independence
Professional fluency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and discussing complex contractual and business matters in both languages
Ability to draft, review, and improve contracts and grant agreements in a dynamic, demanding environment
Exceptional drafting, editing, proofreading, and plain-language communication skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word
Experience using organization-approved AI-assisted drafting and document-review tools
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage grant/contract workflow and databases
Experience in the legal field preferred
Experience working or volunteering with nonprofit or mission-driven organizations preferred
General understanding of 501(c)(3) charities preferred
Previous nonprofit experience preferred
Technical writing sample demonstrating expertise in legal drafting
Willingness to travel locally and internationally
Admission to practice law is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits including Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Saving Account
Employee assistance program
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and discretionary contribution
22 vacation days
12 statutory and discretionary holidays
10 sick days per year
Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
Optional critical illness insurance
Legal assistance plan
Pet protection
Professional development opportunities
Annual merit increase opportunities