Commercial Contracts Specialist

What You'll Do

As a Commercial Contracts Specialist you are responsible for reviewing, revising, and maintaining contractual agreements used in the sales and services, as well as drafting and negotiation of commercial contract terms related to orders, pricing, invoicing, renewals, and payment. The Commercial Contracts Specialist will also work to develop and implement contracting process improvements and serve as a mentor for other team members.

This position will work hybrid out of our Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA office. Remote candidates will be considered.

• Contract Management: Efficiently manage the contract lifecycle process from drafting to execution, including reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts.
• Redline / Commercial Terms Management: Analyze and respond to redlined documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and objectives while protecting company interests.
• Contracts Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities and developing solutions to improve contract throughput and implementing best practices.
• Team Training: Providing training and guidance to junior staff or other departments on contract management best practices and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is required
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration and management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of contract law, negotiation principles, and contract drafting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with acute awareness of sales process and impact on top-line billings.

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We re committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve.

Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America s 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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