Contracts Administrator - Lightspeed Systems
Austin, TX
About the Job
Are you passionate about detail-oriented work and skilled in navigating the complexities of contract management? We are hiring a Contracts Administrator to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and supporting the contract lifecycle process from start to finish. This role will work closely with teams across the organization to ensure that contracts are negotiated, tracked, and executed efficiently and accurately. The ideal candidate has experience in contract administration within a SaaS or technology environment and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth setting. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment, where your expertise in contracts will support our mission to helping K-12 communities provide safe, secure, and equitable education – effortlessly.
NOTE: This is a hybrid position, and several days each week will be required onsite at our Austin, Texas headquarters.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and administer a variety of contracts, including customer agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Negotiation Support: Assist with contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms, while adhering to company policies and legal requirements.
- Document Control: Maintain organized records of all contracts, amendments, and related documents in the contract management system, ensuring accurate tracking and version control.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments to manage the contract lifecycle, address contract-related inquiries, and facilitate approvals.
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure that all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Identify and mitigate potential contractual risks.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and reduce contract cycle times.
- Reporting: Generate regular reports on contract status, upcoming renewals, and other key metrics for management.
ABOUT YOU
- 2-5 years of experience in contract administration, legal operations, or a similar role, preferably within a SaaS or technology company.
- Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, or a related field (Paralegal certification is a plus).
- Proficiency with contract management systems and MS Office Suite. Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate clearly with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Proactive in identifying issues and offering solutions.
- Knowledge of contract law and familiarity with business, finance, and accounting terminology.
ABOUT US
For 25 years, Lightspeed Systems® has been a leader in the ever-changing landscape of K-12 learning technology. Lightspeed Systems works with tens of thousands of schools to maximize the safety, mobility, and effectiveness of their students' learning experience. Every device can be covered with the most effective web filter, student safety monitor, classroom management software, device management tool, and analytics program available. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com.
We love our employees, and we show it. A sneak peek into our BENEFITS & PERKS include:
- Health-- Medical, dental and vision insurance with healthy company contribution toward premiums. Lightspeed kicks cash into your HSA if you participate in our HDHP.
- Wellness-- Paid parental leave. Healthy holiday and PTO policy, including Christmas to New Year's Day break.
- Retirement-- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Other -- Work from where it makes sense. Pet insurance.
ABOUT OUR ATX HQ
If "work from where it makes sense" includes being onsite for you some or all the time, you will LOVE being at the ranch. Our uniquely Lightspeed (and totally Texas) corporate headquarters has everything Lightspeeders need to get the job done – and a whole lot more.
- 15,000 sq. ft. of open work area, offices, and huddle rooms
- Snacks galore and a private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week
- A state-of-the-art fitness center (with outfitted locker rooms)
- Physical therapist onsite regularly
- Indoor and outdoor casual collaboration spots
- Pet-friendly office environment
- A golf simulator, go-carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun
All within 31 sprawling acres of Live Oak trees that foster a natural habitat for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to be greeted daily by whitetail deer. (Maybe it wants to join your meeting?)
Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristic.