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StarRez, Inc. · 7 hours ago

Contracts Specialist

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

1+ years exp

StarRez, Inc. is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for housing management and resident experience. They are seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage the contract process, including drafting, negotiating, and closing customer agreements while ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams.

ConsultingProperty ManagementSaaSSoftware

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and close assigned customer agreements (SaaS & Services), including amendments, MSAs, MNDAs, SOWs, renewals, supplier agreements, and others

Be the point of contact for customer renewal amendments in coordination with Customer Success and Finance and ensure timely closure

Collaborate with appropriate internal team members to ensure alignment and agreement on contractual terms and conditions

Identify and mitigate contract risks, and validate legal and regulatory compliance of all executed contracts (and communicate as necessary cross-functionally)

Work cross functionally with teams throughout the business to ensure contractual compliance and best practices

Lead contract negotiations with publicly funded institutions, balancing state requirements with commercial tolerances

Develop and maintain scalable contract processes, templates, and playbooks

Perform other responsibilities in support of the Legal team's initiatives

Qualification

Contract managementSaaS contractsNegotiation skillsLegal complianceContract management softwareAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteSalesforceArtificial IntelligenceOrganizational skillsInterpersonal communicationAttention to detail

Required

Meet ONE of the following educational requirements: Bachelor's degree in related field (business, law, or similar) OR Paralegal Certification OR Associate's Degree

1+ years of experience in contract management with experience reviewing, negotiating, and/or drafting contracts

Preferred

Juris Doctorate from an ABA approved program

Experience focused on SaaS/Software contracts

Proven experience negotiating, drafting, and managing a high volume of SaaS and technology contracts with public higher education institutions or other publicly funded entities, with a strong understanding of their procurement and compliance processes

Familiarity with state and university contracting standards, such as indemnity, data security, limitation of liability, and procurement regulations

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills

Fair, strong, concise and balanced negotiation approach

Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced work environment

Exhibit great organizational skills and attention to detail

Experience using Artificial Intelligence in work streams and contract review

Proficient in contract management software and computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Experience using Salesforce and a CLM, preferably Lexion

International contract experience in EMEA and APAC is a major plus