Contract Administrator

Hearst • Troy, MI

2d

About The Position

The Contract Administrator at MOTOR Information Systems oversees and manages the company’s contractual agreements and ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate policies. The role supports streamlined contract management, risk mitigation, and strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. It requires negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

The Contract Administrator manages routine contract workflows independently and partners with in-house counsel on non-standard, complex, or contested terms. The role also maintains contract records and data, prepares status reports and analyses, supports audits and compliance reviews, and helps identify and resolve contract issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in contracts, legal support, business operations, procurement, compliance, finance, or project management.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract management best practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Track record of assessing risk in commercial agreements and clearly communicating recommendations to non-legal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a corporate legal department or high-volume business environment.
• Paralegal certificate or formal legal training.
• Certification in contract management, such as IACCM or NCMA.
• Experience with Salesforce and Conga.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted contract review and process improvement tools.
• Familiarity with the automotive or information systems industries.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate client, vendor, and other contracts.
• Ensure contractual matters comply with company policies and industry regulations.
• Manage contract lifecycles, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Serve as the primary contact for contract-related inquiries and issues.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and sales teams to align contracts with business objectives.
• Partner with in-house counsel on non-standard, complex, or contested terms, while independently managing routine contract workflows end to end.
• Maintain an organized repository of contracts and related documentation.
• Review contract terms, defined terms, dates, dollar amounts, and internal cross-references for inconsistencies and drafting errors before execution.
• Maintain accurate contract data and documentation in Salesforce and Conga.
• Prepare reports and analyses on contract statuses and key metrics.
• Assess immediate transactional risk and long-tail exposure, including auto-renewal and evergreen terms, multi-year commitments, indemnity and liability tails, and data and intellectual property obligations that survive termination; explain tradeoffs to business stakeholders in practical terms.
• Assist with audits, reporting, compliance reviews, and other special projects.
• Identify contract issues and support timely resolution and escalation where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time