Contracts Administrator 3 4P/537
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Birmingham, AL, ATLANTA, GA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years of experience in contract administration, contracts management, or a related role
- Demonstrated expertise in contract law and legal terminology
- Strong experience managing complex, high-value contracts
- Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage contract risk
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Nice to have
- Experience in regulated or enterprise environments
- Familiarity with procurement, finance, and legal workflows
- Experience contributing to contract governance frameworks or compliance programs
Full description
Contracts Administrator III
Contract-1Year
Client-AlabamaPower
Location- Birmingham, AL / Atlanta, GA.
Position Summary
The Contracts Administrator III provides expert-level support to the contracts management function, ensuring efficient, compliant, and well-governed contract administration processes across the organization. This role independently manages complex contracts and serves as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, leveraging deep experience in contract law, negotiation, and lifecycle management.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, advanced technical proficiency with contract management systems, and the ability to collaborate across legal, procurement, finance, and business teams.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Review, Drafting & Negotiation
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Independently review, draft, and negotiate complex contracts, including:
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Vendor and supplier agreements
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Client and service contracts
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Amendments, renewals, and modifications
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Ensure contracts align with organizational policies, legal requirements, and risk standards
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Lead complex contract negotiations and provide strategic guidance on terms and conditions
Contract Lifecycle Management
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Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including:
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Contract execution
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Milestones and deliverables
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Obligations, renewals, and expirations
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Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized contract records and documentation
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Ensure ongoing compliance with internal controls and legal requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Act as a key liaison between the contracts team and:
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Legal
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Procurement
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Finance
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Business stakeholders
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Resolve contract-related issues, discrepancies, and compliance concerns