Contract Analyst

JobID: 46511

Duration: Permanent
Schedule: 35 hours per week, full-time
Location: Hybrid Downtown Chicago
Base Salary: $90,000-100,000 

The Contract Analyst will support the review and negotiation of the Firm’s vendor agreements and contract life cycle management under the direction of Lead Procurement Counsel. This includes assisting the Firm’s business teams with contract intake, and drafting and finalizing various contractual instruments, including Service Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Statements of Work, and other commercial agreements. Opportunities to expand responsibilities and progress within the Procurement function are available for individuals based on strong performance and the desire to grow.       

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Assist in the drafting and legal review of contracting documents ensuring compliance with Firm policies.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for review of legal issues stemming from form agreements issued by Procurement professionals.
• Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract activity and various criteria, as needed.
• Respond to internal requests for contract-related information and data.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A juris doctor degree is required.
• One (1) or more years of prior commercial contract review experience within a corporate legal or finance department, or comparable internship environment is required.
• Communications with attorneys, staff, and vendors of the Firm, including safeguarding the confidentiality of client and Firm information.

Technologies/Software

• A working knowledge of MS Office suite with advanced Word editing skills are required.
• A working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro is preferred.
• A working knowledge of DocuSign is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is a hybrid position with a mix of remote and in-office presence.