Legal Contract Specialist I

EchoStar • Englewood, CO

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About The Position

The Legal Department is seeking a high-performing Legal Contract Specialist to support attorneys handling commercial transactions across EchoStar’s direct broadcast satellite, Sling TV, and consumer and enterprise mobile wireless business units. The role supports dynamic commercial contracting in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment spanning EchoStar’s Pay TV and Wireless businesses.

The specialist maintains document management systems, oversees non-disclosure agreement intake and review, conducts contract reviews, and supports contract workflows from intake through execution. The position connects Legal with cross-functional business teams to help achieve company objectives. Work includes assisting attorneys with commercial agreement reviews and drafting, managing contract documents and deadlines, coordinating deal and signature workflows, and using AI tools and legal technology to improve efficiency.

A bachelor’s degree is required, or an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate with equivalent practical experience. The position requires proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and contract lifecycle management or legal document software. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. Candidates must participate in at least one in-person interview.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate with equivalent practical experience.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, commercial contract structures, and document management processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a deadline-driven setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) or legal document software.
• Willingness to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Nice To Haves

• Degree and/or coursework in legal studies or law.
• Corporate or law firm experience.
• Practical experience using technology tools to optimize research and workflow management.
• Two or more years of paralegal or legal support experience at a large corporation or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, and other template-based agreements using approved forms.
• Catalog, track, and organize legal documents and monitor contract deadlines, renewal dates, expirations, and other key milestones.
• Ensure executed agreements are properly stored, tagged, and searchable.
• Monitor priority lists, assemble deal documents, and organize and collect signature packages.
• Coordinate contract reviews, meeting logistics, and execution logistics across multiple parties and departments.
• Maintain organized deal files and departmental records.
• Route cross-departmental inquiries and support due diligence document gathering and organization.
• Partner with information security, privacy, tax, finance, insurance, and procurement teams to coordinate contract reviews.
• Use AI tools and document management software to improve administrative efficiency, tracking, and document workflows.
• Collaborate with Legal Operations on process improvement and the maintenance of templates, form libraries, and contract playbooks.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career opportunities
• Flexible time away plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level