Advanced Specialist, Legal Counsel – Contract Management

Pearson VUE

Senior Legal Specialist leading complex contract negotiations and compliance across Pearson’s global technology and assessment businesses. Safeguarding legal interests while enabling commercial outcomes through contract strategy.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of agreements, including:
Customer contracts
Vendor agreements
Software and technology agreements
Ensure all contracts align with legal and regulatory requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating risk
Partner with internal teams to gather key inputs and support the preparation of legal documentation
Monitor business practices to ensure ongoing compliance with contractual and legal obligations
Apply current legal developments to evolving business needs and contract structures
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and senior legal leadership
Manage relationships with external counsel, clients, vendors, and third parties
Communicate clearly and effectively during negotiations and legal discussions
Support legal research initiatives and contribute to projects in emerging areas of law
Maintain, organise, and improve legal templates, agreements, and documentation processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal risk analysis within a commercial environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across functions
Experience working with technology-related agreements, including software or licensing contracts
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working across legal, business, and operational teams
Solid understanding of legal compliance and corporate legal policies
Experience supporting vendor, client, and third-party contractual relationships
Familiarity with government contracting processes is advantageous
Juris Doctor (JD) preferred, or equivalent experience in contract management or legal support
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including legal document formatting
Experience reviewing contracts, statements of work (SOWs), amendments, and legal correspondence

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
Information on benefits offered is here

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract negotiationlegal risk analysislegal compliancecontract managementlegal researchdocument formattingreviewing contractsstatements of workamendments

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencing stakeholderscross-functional collaborationability to manage prioritiesindependent operationengaging stakeholderstrusted advisorrelationship management

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)