Contract Specialist - Legal & Compliance

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ® Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values:
Positive and Team‑Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship‑Focused, Super‑Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

• Serve as the first point of review for a broad range of commercial contracts—including engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, and independent contractor agreements to ensure alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
• Improve contract quality by reviewing client redlines, applying internal templates and playbooks, and escalating key issues to supervising attorneys when needed.
• Strengthen business operations by managing and maintaining legal templates, developing process improvements, and contributing to playbooks, checklists, and tools that enhance contract workflow efficiency.
• Provide clear interpretation of contract terms and policies to internal stakeholders, helping teams meet business objectives while supporting effective risk management.
• Support cross‑functional teams (Client Services, IT, Finance, HR) by serving as a reliable point of contact for contract‑ and policy‑related inquiries.
• Contribute to Legal & Compliance team initiatives, resources, and presentations, supporting the firm’s broader operational and compliance goals.

• Review, draft, and revise commercial agreements using internal templates, playbooks, and professional judgment to ensure accurate, compliant, high‑quality contract documents.
• Conduct basic negotiations with internal stakeholders and external clients, escalating complex matters to in‑house attorneys as appropriate.
• Manage and update department templates, standard forms, clause libraries, and process documentation to maintain consistency and improve efficiency.
• Interpret contract language, policies, and requirements for internal teams, providing clear, business‑aligned recommendations.
• Support subpoena responses, litigation matters, document production, and other legal support activities as requested by legal leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams across the firm to troubleshoot contract‑related questions and ensure smooth execution of business processes.
• Assist with developing internal training materials, resources, and presentations on contracting best practices and legal processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field (required).
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience (preferred).
• 4+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial contracts in a corporate legal department or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting concepts; familiarity with data privacy, professional services, or government contracting is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain contract concepts clearly to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience managing contract documents, templates, or workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when responding to shifting priorities, deadlines, and requests.
• Bring a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset to complex contract and operational challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and cross‑functional teams while embodying Stout’s core values:
  Positive and Team‑Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship‑Focused, Super‑Responsive, and Great Communicators.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence® in all aspects of contract review, client support, and internal collaboration.
• Work independently with sound judgment while knowing when to elevate risks or…