Contract Specialist

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Contract Specialist managing complex contracts and negotiations for financial institutions. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full contract lifecycle for complex financial institution agreements, including vendor contracts, MSAs, SaaS, SOWs, NDAs, amendments, renewals, and terminations
Review, redline and negotiate contract provisions related to business terms and service levels
Ensure contracts meet financial institution regulatory requirements and internal policies related to third-party risk management
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Information Security, Procurement, and business stakeholders to assess and mitigate contractual risk
Identify non-standard terms and escalate higher-risk issues
Maintain accurate contract records and workflows within a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system
Track key contract obligations, renewal dates, and termination rights to capture key data
Contribute to the development and organization of clause libraries and negotiation playbooks
Provide guidance to stakeholders on contract requirements, policies, and regulatory expectations
Support continuous process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or legal operations within a financial institution or financial technology (fintech) company
Comprehensive knowledge of contracting requirements, including third-party and vendor risk management
Proven ability to independently negotiate and finalize complex vendor agreements
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fully remote work environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
Experience supporting financial institution regulatory frameworks (e.g., OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve) preferred
Working knowledge of GLBA, data privacy regulations, SOC reports, business continuity planning, and information security standards
Experience negotiating agreements with core financial institution providers, technology vendors, and professional services firms
Demonstrated ability to synthesize, organize, and manage large volumes of contractual and operational data for future reference and distribution

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay, incentive programs, 401k matching
Unlimited time off plus 11 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision health plans with FSA or HSA options
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the communities we serve
Paid remote work expenses
Career development, trainings, continuous learning, and employee recognition
Team engagement events and activities
Culture of growth and continuous improvement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract Lifecycle ManagementContract NegotiationRegulatory FrameworksData Privacy RegulationsFinancial Institution AgreementsThird-Party Risk ManagementOperational Data ManagementClause Libraries DevelopmentMicrosoft Office ProficiencySaaS Agreements

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaboration