Contracts Administrator

A biotechnology company in California is currently seeking a new Contracts Administrator to join their growing team. In this role, the Contract Administrator will be responsible for providing all forms of contract-related support through all phases of the contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

The Contract Administrator will:

• Perform routine and specialized administrative duties for Legal and Contract Operations
• Track contracts through negotiation, approval, distribution, and execution process including the required follow-ups with legal, business, and finance
• Assist with sending distribution memo emails for fully executed agreements
• Maintain contract tracking spreadsheet, including keeping it up to date
• Upload agreements, input data and maintain contract databases
• Assist with coordination of emails coming into the contracts email inbox
• Assist in the assigning of contracts for review
• Prepare initial drafts of contracts and NDAs and runs redlines
• Respond to questions and direct inquiries regarding contracts and other matters
• Create and maintain department reports
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents
• Maintain electronic and paper files
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of relevant work experience
• Associate's Degree
• Computer savvy
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Solid problem solving and time management skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience