Atlanta, GA, United States (Hybrid)EngagementLegal Operations

In-House Contract Administrator (Hybrid / Full-Time Contract Role)

Job Description

In-House Contract Administrator (Hybrid / Full-Time Contract Role)

Looking for a seat inside a corporate legal department, a hybrid schedule with Mondays and Fridays remote, and a role that could lead to a permanent position? Latitude is seeking an In-House Contract Administrator to join the legal department of one of our corporate clients in Atlanta on a full-time, 40-hour-per-week contract basis. Working under the guidance of a senior attorney and in close partnership with Procurement, you'll keep the company's contracting process moving, from intake and first drafts through signature, filing, and renewal tracking, while building hands-on experience with leading legaltech platforms such as Coupa and Luminance.

This is a temporary contract position (as a benefits-eligible Latitude W2 employee) with an initial term of one month and the potential to extend or convert to a permanent role. It's a strong fit for a contract administrator, contracts specialist, or experienced contracts paralegal who enjoys bringing order to a high-volume process and wants to work side by side with in-house counsel.

Responsibilities of the Contract Administrator:

Manage the intake, routing, and tracking of contract requests through the legal department's contracting workflow, under the direction of a senior attorney
Coordinate with Procurement on supplier contracts, purchase requisitions, sourcing timelines, and handoffs between Procurement and Legal
Prepare first drafts of non-disclosure agreements, standard agreements, and amendments from approved templates, and escalate non-standard terms to the supervising attorney
Conduct an initial review of proposals, terms and conditions, and privacy addendums, and flag deviations from approved positions
Facilitate the contract signature process, including e-signature routing and execution follow-up
Maintain the contract repository and accurate contract records in the department's contract management systems
Keep a calendar of deadlines, renewals, and expirations, and report on contract status, bottlenecks, and roadblocks to completion
Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and counterparties on the status of contracting activities
Support process improvements, template updates, and reporting for the legal department

Requirements for the Contract Administrator:

Bachelor's degree preferred
Prior experience in contract administration, contracts management, or as a contracts paralegal; alternatively, other similar digital document / process management
Demonstrated experience with legaltech, such as contract lifecycle management platforms, e-signature tools, and contract repositories
Demonstrated proficiency with general office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Forms, and Copilot
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and competing deadlines
Comfortable communicating and collaborating across departments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding professional references

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Coupa
Experience with Luminance
Experience with SharePoint, including document libraries and workflows
Prior experience in a corporate legal department, procurement function, or law firm
Familiarity with commercial contract terms, NDAs, and privacy-related addendums
Paralegal certificatea plus

Position Details of the Contract Administrator:

Type of role: Contract In-House Contract Administrator (temporary), with potential to convert to a permanent position
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Assignment term: Initial term of one month, with potential to extend or convert
Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid (on-site Tuesday through Thursday; WFH Mondays and Fridays)

Compensation:

Pay: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference.
Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals choose Latitude for contract, consulting, and secondment opportunities because we offer competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, access to work with top-tier clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Highly Skilled Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client's corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?

A: If you're interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://jobs.latitudelegal.com/s/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?

A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

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Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?

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For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

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Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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