Job Purpose

This position will partner with the General Counsel to create contracting standards and templates for the business in addition to partnering with the Chief Revenue Officer and VP of Delivery to train Client Partners and Delivery Leads and to facilitate drafting quality statements of work (“SOW”) and ancillary documents.  The Contract Specialist is responsible for the business review, analysis, and recommendations for Nerdery’s client SOWs and contracts. The Contract Specialist will provide analytical and internal negotiation support to the business as needed. This role is focused on deepening the business’ understanding of quality scope of work and contract writing while accelerating the company’s growth and pace of contracting.  

Responsibilities/Duties

• Establish a clear contracting process with roles and responsibilities
• Partner with General Counsel on contracting standard setting
• Partner with Chief Revenue Officer and VP Delivery on training and performance improvement
• Partner with Finance on client compensation structure and payment terms
• Review, analyze and provide business feedback on client SOWs and business contracts.   
• Maintain strong working knowledge of business and legal issues present in Nerdery’s digital consulting and software development services.  
• Remain constantly curious about Nerdery’s services and external market forces impacting contracts.  
• Maintain strong working relationships with business teams.
• Provide internal training in partnership with Nerdery’s General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, and other management members on client contract drafting, best practices, and process. 

Skills/Qualifications

• Working knowledge of business law in the technology space
• Exceptional communication and business writing skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be self-directed, and meet deadlines across a variety of issues.  
• Strong process management and organization skills.
• Passion for challenges that accompany an entrepreneurial company.
• Willingness to provide direct and concise feedback to the business to timely complete contract drafting
• Collaborating and negotiating with multiple individuals and departments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years of experience performing the job duties and responsibilities described above.  

OR 

Juris Doctorate with 2-3 years of experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and/or analyzing business contracts. 

• Experience with digital technology and business consulting.
• Experience in establishing and/or maintaining a contract management system.