Contracts Administrator

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Base pay range: $62,000.00/yr - $67,000.00/yr

ELIQUENT is seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee the creation and completion of commercial agreements. The Contract Administrator will draft contracts, verify data upon return, and process contracts to ensure proper tracking in our systems.

• Draft and review NDAs, MSAs and SOWs as applicable.
• Draft consultant engagement documents ensuring consistency with relevant MSAs/SOWs.
• Provide redlines and comments to Contracts Manager and/or General Counsel as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal business partners (account managers, finance) on contract details.
• Work with legal and HR to ensure compliant contract terms.
• Diligently track contracting progress; follow-up as needed to ensure contracts are moving toward execution and that all relevant parties are sufficiently advised.
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
• Maintain and update agreements via the company's contracts management system; serve as liaison between company and third parties, facilitate signatures and organize executed contracts.
• Monitor contract deadlines and conditions; maintain overview of active contracts and impending renewal and/or contract termination dates.
• Assist, as needed, in retrieving contracts information for diligence and audit activities.
• Update the company database with new hires and assignment completions.
• Track the activity of consultants in company database to include relevant data regarding start and end dates, rates, PO information, reason codes for termination, extensions.

• BA from an accredited university. A legal or paralegal background is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in legal support, contracts administration, or other relevant legal experience.
• Experience with NDAs, Consulting Agreements, and other standard commercial agreements required.
• Strong drafting and editing skills required.
• Strong computer skills in database management and documentation preparation (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.
• Excellent organization and time management skills – must be able to manage heavy workload, prioritize and work under pressure and aggressive timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – with a high level of diplomacy and professional courtesy.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Eliquent provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Eliquent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.