We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Specialist to support contract and procurement operations for a higher education organization in Newark, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of agreements, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced administrative environment. The role focuses on contract administration, vendor and specialized services agreements, and day-to-day coordination within Workday and related procurement processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from intake and review through processing, execution, and ongoing administration.<br>• Coordinate a large volume of agreements each month, ensuring timely handling of construction, engineering, and specialized services contracts.<br>• Use Workday and other procurement systems to route, track, and maintain contract records with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Partner with senior leadership, internal departments, and external vendors to move agreements forward and resolve contract-related questions.<br>• Support procurement operations by reducing administrative burden, organizing documentation, and keeping activities on schedule.<br>• Monitor contract timelines, renewals, and approvals to help maintain compliance with internal standards and business requirements.<br>• Communicate contract terms, status updates, and next steps clearly in both verbal and written interactions.<br>• Handle sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strong attention to detail across all contract activities.
<p>🚨 <strong>Immediate Opportunity for an Experienced Contracts Attorney!</strong> 🚨</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading financial institution seeking a <strong>Senior Commercial Contracts Attorney</strong> to help tackle a high-volume backlog of critical agreements impacting multiple business units. If you have extensive experience negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts and enjoy working directly with business stakeholders, this could be the perfect next contract opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> Fort Lee, NJ (Onsite Preferred | Work from Home Fridays) *Open to remote*</p><p>💰 <strong>Pay:</strong> $70-$80/hour</p><p>⏳ <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-6 Month Contract (Strong Potential for Extension)</p><p>🕘 <strong>Schedule:</strong> Standard Business Hours (Approx. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Be Doing</p><p>✅ Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements</p><p>✅ Managing technology-related contracts, including:</p><ul><li>SaaS Agreements</li><li>Software Licensing Agreements</li><li>Technology Services Agreements</li><li>Vendor Contracts</li></ul><p>✅ Providing legal guidance to key business partners across:</p><ul><li>Information Technology</li><li>Human Resources</li><li>Compliance</li><li>Risk Management</li><li>Corporate Operations</li></ul><p>✅ Identifying legal and regulatory risks while offering practical business-focused solutions</p><p>✅ Conducting legal research and advising stakeholders on contract-related matters</p><p>✅ Independently managing a busy workload and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment</p><p><br></p>