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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in contract lifecycle management, including drafting, review, and execution, while effectively leading and developing a contract administration team. Proven ability to create standardized processes, improve efficiency, and manage complex contracts in collaboration with legal counsel and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract Lifecycle ManagementPeople ManagementProcess ImprovementContract TechnologyDocument Management
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementDocument ControlsApproval WorkflowsRisk MitigationPerformance Metrics Tracking
Soft Skills
Strong JudgmentCommunicationOwnershipCoachingTeam Performance Management
Tools & Technologies
Contract TechnologyDocument Management ToolsAutomation ToolsAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal CertificateContract Management Certification
Industry Keywords
Legal OperationsCorporate ParalegalAcquisition IntegrationReal EstateHospitality
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting and review coordination, approvals, execution, amendments, renewals, and record retention
- Manage and develop the Contract Administration Team
- Set team priorities and balance workloads
- Build technical expertise, accountability, and consistent service
- Create and standardize processes to eliminate bottlenecks
- Strengthen document controls and improve contract turnaround times and accuracy
- Partner with Legal Counsel and business stakeholders on complex contract matters
- Support risk mitigation, acquisition integration, and operational initiatives
- Improve contract systems and evaluate approved automation and AI tools
- Track performance metrics to guide ongoing improvements
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of progressive experience in legal operations, contract management, corporate paralegal work, or a related field
- Substantial experience handling complex contracts
- 4–5+ years of direct people management experience
- Demonstrated success coaching employees, managing workloads, and strengthening team performance
- Proven track record creating processes and improving efficiency
- Strong knowledge of contract terms, approval workflows, document controls, and contract lifecycle management
- Strong judgment, communication, and ownership
- Ability to lead independently and manage competing priorities
- Ability to protect confidential information and engage Legal Counsel appropriately
- Experience with contract technology and document management tools
- Familiarity with AI, automation, real estate, hospitality, vacation ownership, or acquisition integration is a plus
- Relevant degree, paralegal certificate, or contract management certification is preferred
- Equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Benefits
Comp & perks- Scalable contract processes and legal operations practices supporting company growth
- Opportunity to improve contract accuracy, reduce turnaround times, and strengthen business controls
- Partnership across Legal, Finance, Accounting, and business teams on modern tools, automation, and responsible AI solutions
- Autonomy and ownership over complex matters and process improvements
- Team development opportunities
- Fast-moving culture valuing initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement
