Legal Contracts Specialist
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Russell Tobin and Associates/Pride Global is currently seeking a Legal Contracts Specialist to work for our client's team in Arlington, VA. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the tech industry. The position is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. Apply now, for immediate consideration!

Title: Legal Contracts Specialist

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $32.00 / hour (based on experience)

Work Location: Arlington, VA

Duration: 12 month contract role with a possibility of extension

Schedule: 40 hours week // 9am-5pm

Tentative Start Date: January 6, 2025

Are you a recent law school graduate with a passion for contract management and procurement processes? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments where your creativity and attention to detail can make a real impact? If so, we invite you to join our client's team as a Contracts Specialist in the Business Assurance Center.

About the Role:

As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in preparing and examining service-related contracts while providing legal guidance to our client's organization. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, optimize procurement strategies, and support the development of KPIs and performance tracking mechanisms. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to key initiatives, including preparing for an RFP release in 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and review contractual documentation, purchase orders, and related materials.
• Monitor KPIs outlined in BAC-owned procurement and advise leadership on breaches or penalties.
• Build and maintain performance tracking mechanisms for KPIs within contracts.
• Develop and advise on procurement best practices and RFP development, aligning with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across legal, regulatory, privacy, and compliance departments.
• Track procurements, purchase orders, work orders, and invoices through reconciliation.
• Provide recommendations on incentive structures to align with operational objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 0–3 years of experience in contract preparation, procurement, or a related field.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in contract management.
• Experience in service contract procurement, including leading or executing RFP processes.
• Knowledge of performance management tracking and KPI development.
• Ability to develop and implement incentive structures to drive results.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.