Contract Analyst V

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IGT is seeking an experienced Contract Analyst V to join Lighthouse Studio, where they will serve as the primary contract support for third-party development and outsourcing initiatives. The position will also provide secondary support to other IGT studios as needed and act as a key coordination point across Legal, Procurement, Finance, Project Management, Compliance, and external partners.

• Participate in drafting, amendment, analysis, and maintenance of third-party game development agreements and related documentation.
• Examine contract requirements, delivery schedules, and cost estimates to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Support the preparation, updating, and management of contract templates.
• Assist assigned teams with amendments, statements of work, and financial implications associated with business transaction agreements.
• Prepare first‑draft contracts based on templates and conduct detailed reviews of submitted drafts.
• Verify the accuracy of contract terms and help ensure the best interests of all contracting parties are protected.
• Advise management regarding contractual terms, obligations, risks, and compliance considerations.
• Review ongoing activities for compliance with contract terms and recommend amendments or extensions as needed.
• Administer contract amendments and extensions for assigned agreements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to implement contract terms and obligations.
• Coordinate trademark registration requests, tracking, approvals, and reporting.
• Enter contract‑related data and updates into SAP or other enterprise systems.
• Engage with and support cross‑functional teams to ensure contractual terms meet business needs while maintaining compliance and risk standards.
• Implement solutions to contract‑related challenges, including conflicting stakeholder expectations or ambiguous requirements.
• Review executed agreements to identify opportunities for improvement in future negotiations or template updates.
• Adapt by learning from past negotiation challenges and constructive feedback to strengthen contract development processes.
• Assist with ISO audit coordination efforts as requested.
• Leverage knowledge of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry standards to support contract strategy and risk mitigation.
• Optional responsibility: leadership or mentorship functions based on individual preference and demonstrated success guiding junior analysts or contract coordinators.

• Successful completion, management, and compliance of all major third‑party agreements, amendments, and statements of work across assigned business units on an annual basis.
• Reducing contractual risk exposure and achieving measurable cost savings in at least 10–15 agreements.
• Development of 3–5 process improvements, templates, or tools that enhance contract lifecycle efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or an associate degree, paralegal certification, or comparable professional experience will be considered.
• 5–8 years of experience in contract administration.
• 0–2 years of project or team lead experience.
• Advanced basic knowledge of contract analysis, interpretation, and coordination of multiple agreements.
• Advanced basic knowledge of organizational processes and gaming industry sales or legal terms.
• Basic proficiency with ERP tools, legal terminology, contract analysis, database management, SAP, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate complex contractual concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach to resolving issues with internal partners and external vendors.
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to incorporate constructive feedback to improve contract processes.
• Ability to anticipate and implement solutions to contract‑related challenges.
• Strong communication skills are a plus.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in contract analysis, procurement, legal operations, or a similar role.

The estimated starting compensation range is $86,538/yr – $220,000/yr. IGT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, health, dental, vision, accident and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft protection.