Principal Contract Specialist

Roche•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly collaborative Legal Contracts Specialist to join our legal team. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of agreements while working in close coordination with a team of contract professionals. The ideal candidate is a "team-first" contributor—someone who excels at individual drafting and negotiation but also thrives on sharing knowledge and improving collective workflows to help the entire department succeed.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of experience in contract administration, paralegal work, or a related legal environment.
Collaborative Mindset: A proven track record of working effectively within a team and a willingness to provide backup support to colleagues during peak periods.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for negotiating with external parties and brainstorming with internal teammates.
Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and document version control.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, AI (Gemini, CoPilot, etc.) and digital signature platforms.

Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Standard Agreements: Prepare, review, and negotiate standard agreements (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, Vendor Contracts), working closely with business stakeholders and outside parties to ensure goals are met.
Custom Drafting: Draft language for new requirements and specialized projects as business needs evolve.
Attorney Support: Assist counsel in the drafting, editing, and execution of complex documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Team Collaboration & Operations
Collective Effort: Work as part of a unified contracts team to balance workloads, peer-review drafts, and ensure consistency in contract interpretation.
Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to a shared library of templates and playbooks to ensure the team remains aligned and efficient.
Process Improvement: On own initiative, propose and drive continuous improvements to legal processes that enhance the efficiency of the entire team.
Lifecycle Management & Reporting
Process Oversight: Maintain the contract management process to ensure a smooth flow of execution and archiving.
Accuracy: Ensure the integrity of the contract database and the secure storage of all executed documents.
Activity Reporting: Issue regular reports on contract activities, deadlines, and departmental metrics.