Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Perr&Knight is a leading actuarial and insurance operations consulting firm with over 30 years of experience in providing insurance consulting and software solutions. They are seeking a Contracts Administrator responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with company policies, and liaising with external legal counsel while supporting internal stakeholders through streamlined contract processes and training.
Responsibilities
- Leading and optimizing the full contract lifecycle, driving precise and efficient execution of client contracts in compliance with company policies
- Coordinating internal and external reviews and approvals to advance agreements to execution, tracking agreement status, outstanding items, and responses to support timely completion
- Serving as the primary liaison with external legal counsel regarding client contracts
- Overseeing version control, draft circulations, and redlining throughout the contract negotiation process; identifying non-standard contractual terms and provisions and escalating concerns appropriately
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date contract records within the internal contract management system, including monitoring expiration dates and keeping contracts current
- Managing and updating legal agreement templates and implementing efficient processes for contract review, approval, and execution
- Developing and maintaining training materials and resources related to internal contracting processes, providing annual training to internal stakeholders
- Reviewing and approving external legal counsel invoices, ensuring expenses are accurately allocated to the appropriate client or project
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in contract administration, legal operations, or a related role
- Working knowledge of legal terminology, contract structures, and standard agreement provisions
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment, including recognizing when to escalate issues or seek guidance from management or legal counsel
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with a proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of contracts effectively
- Excellent communication skills, engaging confidently and professionally with clients, executives, and legal professionals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, including advanced use of track changes, comments, and document version control
Benefits
- Friendly, dynamic work environment – Includes certification as a Great Place to Work® (six years in a row!) along with Climate Neutral Status
- Competitive salary
- Flexible Work Program
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Company-funded professional educational program
- Visible management commitment to our company core values of: Diversity & Inclusion, Environmental, Community and Employee Wellbeing, Excellent Work Product, Innovation, Integrity and Superior Customer Experience
- Generous benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401K with matching Company contributions
- PTO
- Community Support Program including VTO and donations with Company match
- Employee Recognition Program
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