Contracts Specialist, Legal and Contracts Operations at Flagshippioneeringinc

Flagshippioneeringinc

Cambridge, MA USA·11h ago

Mid LevelFull-time

Salary Range

$102,000 - $138,000 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are seeking a Contract Specialist to provide operational support to a Contracts Attorney and Contracts Manager at Flagship Pioneering, a bioplatform innovation company. This individual will manage contract workflow, maintain the contract management system, and handle administrative aspects of the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

→Serve as primary liaison between Legal and cross-functional business stakeholders to facilitate contract intake and ensure alignment on priorities
→Support onboarding of new portfolio companies onto established contract standards and CLM processes
→Build and maintain strategic relationships with business colleagues to understand evolving contracting needs
→Coordinate with external vendors and counterparties on contract logistics and signature coordination
→Monitor the contract queue in Cobblestone, assign incoming requests, and flag complex matters for expedited review
→Track signature status and follow up on outstanding executions
→Contribute to template and playbook updates by gathering feedback and identifying patterns
→Track key dates and milestones, and proactively identify potential risks
→Support all aspects of contract lifecycle administration, including filing and archiving
→Conduct limited contract review of Statements of Work, Order Forms, Quotes, and CDAs
→Serve as first point of contact for CLM system questions and support
→Support CLM system training for internal stakeholders
→Assist with maintaining repository accuracy and workflow optimization
→Generate contract metrics and dashboards to inform Legal leadership

Requirements

✓Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Finance or related discipline
✓3–5 years of contract administration, legal operations, or similar experience
✓Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and associated workflows
✓Understanding of procurement and finance processes, including budgets, payment terms, and vendor engagement
✓Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent stakeholder engagement ability
✓Ability to exercise judgment in prioritizing workflow and escalating appropriately
✓Experience troubleshooting CLM or workflow system issues