Contracts Associate

Contracts Associate 2

Western Eco Systems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is seeking a full‑time Contracts Associate in Cheyenne, WY or Fort Collins, CO.

• Salary: $52,000–$55,000 plus annual profit‑sharing bonus potential, based on education, knowledge and experience.
• Location: Full‑time office position, five days a week, in Cheyenne, WY, Laramie, WY, or Fort Collins, CO.

The ideal candidate will have experience in high‑level legal and contracts functions and will support the Contracts Manager in various capacities. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Proofreading legal documents for accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Recommending contract terms and conditions for negotiation.
• Preparing, interpreting and verifying contracts and associated paperwork for signatures.
• Monitoring existing contracts to ensure timely renewals.
• Posting key contractual language for easy access by WEST employees.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of contract‑management processes.
• Providing administrative support to the Contracts Manager, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
• Conducting legal research and summarizing findings.
• Providing training to staff.
• Coordinating with internal departments and external parties to facilitate contract execution.
• Maintaining and organizing contract files and documentation.
• Managing the full subcontractor lifecycle, including:
• Incorporating client‑required flow‑down provisions into agreements.
• Ensuring all contracts are fully executed in a timely manner.
• Verifying subcontractor insurance coverage meets client requirements.
• Coordinating with the Health & Safety team to confirm all required H&S documentation is completed by the subcontractor and approved prior to work commencement.
• Generating and issuing purchase orders in accordance with project requirements.

• Minimum of an associate degree or
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in professional procurement and/or contracting.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling information and documentation.
• Detail-oriented in all transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions.

After an offer is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, drug screening, and DMV records check meeting WEST’s minimum criteria. A valid driver’s license is required.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and veteran status, and is committed to affirmative action to ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment.