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Guidepoint

Contracts Specialist

New York, New York, United States; New York CityRemote · United States
Legal
POSTED 28 OCTVERIFIED 1H AGO
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Pay · posted
$95k–115k
Open for
6d
since 28 Oct
Hiring · 30d
107
−3 net · open roles

Overview:

Guidepoint’s Legal team plays an important and global role across all our offices. The team provides their expertise, advise, recommendation and support to multiple parts of the business to ensure a seamless and efficient process.

We are currently seeking a Contracts Specialist to serve as the main point of contact between the legal team and internal/external stakeholders regarding all contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiation. This role will report to our Associate General Counsel.

What You'll Do:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of contracts, including client and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, contract amendments and renewals, Statements of Work, data processing agreements, SaaS agreements, etc., for global stakeholders in various company locations
  • Responsible for managing Contracts Queue and coordination of all aspects of contract management
  • Serve as primary contact between the legal department and internal and external stakeholders seeking contract review and revision, copies, questions, status updates etc.
  • Review, respond and manage contracts-related questions within the Contracts inbox
  • Manage Contract Template library and other knowledge management functions
  • Ensure compliance with contract approval policies and procedures
  • Liaise with Legal, Compliance, and Sales teams on contracts as needed
  • Special projects on an as-needed basis

What You Have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 3 years' experience working with contracts
  • Law Degree is a big plus, but is not required
  • Contract management experience, preferably in-house
  • Experience reviewing, editing, interpreting and negotiating legal agreements
  • Experience reviewing and negotiating corporate master services agreements
  • Strong organizational and communications skills, ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and projects, track and follow up on projects
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with internal and external contacts at all levels, including across various offices as necessary
  • Ability to digest complex compliance practices and the diligence to ensure that contractual drafting and review is always consistent with those practices
  • Ability to work independently and seek assistance or support as necessary
  • Ability to shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative where appropriate, all while meeting deadlines and providing timely responses
  • Strong client service focus and flexibility
  • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  • Must handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion and integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Apttus/Conga (Salesforce) contracts management system experience is very helpful
  • Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection laws and experience negotiation data processing agreements
  • Knowledge of legal developments in AI and how to incorporate them into contracts

What We Offer:

The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

  • 15 PTO days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
  • Commuter benefits and a corporate gym rate
  • Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
  • Free snacks and beverages in the office
  • Friday happy hour and “Summer Fridays”
  • Year-round corporate athletic league
  • Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

About Guidepoint:

Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.

Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.

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