Contract Specialist

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 44 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 227 million freight posts in 2021, and a database of $126 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. We have co-headquarters in Portland, OR and Denver, CO, and additional offices in MO, TX, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.

The Opportunity

DAT is looking for a Contracts Specialist to join our outstanding Legal team located in Denver CO.

This is a critical position to support our continued business growth. You'll be responsible for the administration of contractual documents that establish business relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.

You'll bring everything you've learned about administrating legal contracts, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and assisting stakeholders in reaching effective resolution while also ensuring compliance with various policies and best practices.

DAT provides a hybrid work environment for employees.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and document legal position in a complete and concise manner.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with effective project and time management skills.
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal customers, business leaders and peers.

What You'll Do

• Manage the contracting process for Non-disclosure Agreements, Sales Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, and Partner Agreements.
• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate assigned contracts in accordance with company policies and practices.
• Provide redlined recommendations and assist in negotiation until consensus has been reached.
• Review customer and/or vendor proposed terms and conditions while assessing risk and providing recommendations to protect the Company's interests.
• Work closely with internal team (legal, finance, sales, product development, and other stakeholders) and external parties on assigned contractual matters, ensuring timely review and approval of terms.
• Clearly explain contract terminology and interpretation to internal and external stakeholders in simple, everyday language.
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.
• Manage and maintain a contracts database.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such .as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contractual changes, and other documents for all projects.
• Assist in implementing new contract management software.
• Assist in creating a new procedure for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy.
• Assist in maintaining Product Terms & Conditions, Company Policies and Data Governance Policies.
• Draft applicable policies and procedures.
• Manage compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience You'll Bring

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of standard contract language and terminology is a must.
• Experience working within a corporate contract or legal department is a must.
• Software/Technology industry experience is a plus.
• Experience working with data governance, including data security issues, is a plus.
• Experience utilizing CRM is preferred; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Ability to work under broad supervision and exercise frequent independent judgment.
• Strong sense of personal ownership and ability to both receive and provide feedback.
• Familiarity with typical sales cycles and practices.
• Team-player, self-motivated, and adaptable.
• Experience working with a diverse employee base across remote and local environments.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, paralegal certificate, or equivalent years of experience.

(Colorado only) In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $73,000, plus benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) <#LI-DM1>