Contracts Specialist
San Diego, CA · On-site
Top 5 Required Skills Complex contract drafting, negotiation, and administration Supplier agreement management (supply agreement, software licensing, technology, and services agreements) Contract ...
Contracts Specialist
San Diego, CA · On-site
Top 5 Required Skills Complex contract drafting, negotiation, and administration Supplier agreement management (supply agreement, software licensing, technology, and services agreements) Contract ...
Contracts Specialist
San Diego, CA · On-site
Complex contract drafting, negotiation, and administration 2.Supplier agreement management (supply agreement, software licensing, technology, and services agreements) 3.Contract risk assessment and ...
Contracts Specialist
San Diego, CA · On-site
Complex contract drafting, negotiation, and administration 2.Supplier agreement management (supply agreement, software licensing, technology, and services agreements) 3.Contract risk assessment and ...
Contract Management Specialist
San Diego, CA · On-site
$101K - $123K/yr
Complex contract drafting, negotiation, and administration * Supplier agreement management (supply agreement, software licensing, technology, and services agreements) * Contract risk assessment and ...
Contract Management Specialist
San Diego, CA · On-site
$101K - $123K/yr
Complex contract drafting, negotiation, and administration * Supplier agreement management (supply agreement, software licensing, technology, and services agreements) * Contract risk assessment and ...
Contracts Analyst
Foster City, CA · On-site
$80K - $97K/yr
... have contract drafting experience) Experience with a Contract Management Tool (Apttus) Strong in Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Typing Soft Skills are VERY important (see JD for details ...
Contracts Analyst
Foster City, CA · On-site
$80K - $97K/yr
... have contract drafting experience) Experience with a Contract Management Tool (Apttus) Strong in Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Typing Soft Skills are VERY important (see JD for details ...
Contracts Manager
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$95K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. * 7+ years of experience with contract drafting, negotiation, administration, or full lifecycle contract management. * Ability to work five days a ...
Contracts Manager
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$95K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. * 7+ years of experience with contract drafting, negotiation, administration, or full lifecycle contract management. * Ability to work five days a ...
Contracts Manager
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$95K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. * 7+ years of experience with contract drafting, negotiation, administration, or full lifecycle contract management. * Ability to work five days a ...
Contracts Manager
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$95K - $128K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. * 7+ years of experience with contract drafting, negotiation, administration, or full lifecycle contract management. * Ability to work five days a ...
Associate Director, Legal Contracts
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Draft and negotiate other types of agreements as needed. * Provide legal advice to the business on contract matters, including structuring, contract interpretation, compliance and enforcement, risk ...
Associate Director, Legal Contracts
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Draft and negotiate other types of agreements as needed. * Provide legal advice to the business on contract matters, including structuring, contract interpretation, compliance and enforcement, risk ...
Associate Director, Legal Contracts
San Diego, CA · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Draft and negotiate other types of agreements as needed. * Provide legal advice to the business on contract matters, including structuring, contract interpretation, compliance and enforcement, risk ...
Associate Director, Legal Contracts
San Diego, CA · On-site
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Draft and negotiate other types of agreements as needed. * Provide legal advice to the business on contract matters, including structuring, contract interpretation, compliance and enforcement, risk ...
Manager, Contract Admin
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$54K - $85K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents (e.g., memorandums, addendums, assignment letters) * Adhere to contract turnaround guidelines and client requirements, which align with UPM ...
Manager, Contract Admin
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$54K - $85K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents (e.g., memorandums, addendums, assignment letters) * Adhere to contract turnaround guidelines and client requirements, which align with UPM ...
Manager, Contract Admin
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$54K - $85K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents (e.g., memorandums, addendums, assignment letters) * Adhere to contract turnaround guidelines and client requirements, which align with UPM ...
Manager, Contract Admin
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$54K - $85K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents (e.g., memorandums, addendums, assignment letters) * Adhere to contract turnaround guidelines and client requirements, which align with UPM ...
Associate Director Clinical Contracts
San Diego, CA · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
S. college. * 5-8 years relevant industry experience, with at least 4 years industry experience in independent contract negotiation and contract drafting. * Industry experience with negotiating and ...
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Associate Director Clinical Contracts
San Diego, CA · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
S. college. * 5-8 years relevant industry experience, with at least 4 years industry experience in independent contract negotiation and contract drafting. * Industry experience with negotiating and ...
New
Commercial Contracts Administrator 5
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$83.89 - $88.89/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Contract Drafting. * Stakeholder Management. * Time Management. Qualification And Education: * Bachelor s Degree. * Juris Doctor (J.D.). === Benefits Our Benefits Include: * Medical, Dental, and ...
New
Commercial Contracts Administrator 5
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$83.89 - $88.89/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Contract Drafting. * Stakeholder Management. * Time Management. Qualification And Education: * Bachelor s Degree. * Juris Doctor (J.D.). === Benefits Our Benefits Include: * Medical, Dental, and ...
New
Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · Hybrid
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills. * FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations * Broad experience with a variety of contract ...
Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · Hybrid
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills. * FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations * Broad experience with a variety of contract ...
Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills. * FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations * Broad experience with a variety of contract ...
Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills. * FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations * Broad experience with a variety of contract ...
Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills. * FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations * Broad experience with a variety of contract ...
Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills. * FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations * Broad experience with a variety of contract ...
S. college. * 5-8 years relevant industry experience, with at least 4 years industry experience in independent contract negotiation and contract drafting. * Industry experience with negotiating and ...
New
S. college. * 5-8 years relevant industry experience, with at least 4 years industry experience in independent contract negotiation and contract drafting. * Industry experience with negotiating and ...
New
International Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations * Commercial Contracting knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, FDCPA (and similar) and working knowledge of US ...
International Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations * Commercial Contracting knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, FDCPA (and similar) and working knowledge of US ...
International Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations * Commercial Contracting knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, FDCPA (and similar) and working knowledge of US ...
New
International Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations * Commercial Contracting knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, FDCPA (and similar) and working knowledge of US ...
New
International Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations * Commercial Contracting knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, FDCPA (and similar) and working knowledge of US ...
International Contracts Manager
Simi Valley, CA · On-site
$91K - $122K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations * Commercial Contracting knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, FDCPA (and similar) and working knowledge of US ...
International Contracts Manager
San Diego, CA · On-site
$94K - $126K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations * Commercial Contracting knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, FDCPA (and similar) and working knowledge of US ...
International Contracts Manager
San Diego, CA · On-site
$94K - $126K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills, including leading complex Negotiations * Commercial Contracting knowledge, ITAR/EAR knowledge, FDCPA (and similar) and working knowledge of US ...
Contract Drafting information
See California salary details
$17.56 - $21.74
10% of jobs
$23.80 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$21.74 - $25.92
30% of jobs
The median wage is $28.02 / hr.
$25.92 - $30.11
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$33.54 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$30.11 - $34.29
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$34.29 - $38.48
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How much do contract drafting jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract drafting in California is $30.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.79 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What types of contracts will I typically work on in contract drafting?
In a Contract Drafting role, you may be responsible for preparing a variety of agreements, such as employment contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, service contracts, and partnership agreements. Depending on the industry and employer, you could also draft complex commercial contracts or specialized documents like licensing or intellectual property agreements. Your daily responsibilities may include collaborating closely with legal teams, business stakeholders, and sometimes clients to tailor each contract to specific needs and legal requirements. This diversity offers valuable experience and helps you develop a strong understanding of various business arrangements, enhancing your skills and career growth in the legal field.
What is contract drafting?
A Contract Drafting job involves preparing, reviewing, and revising legal agreements to ensure clarity, compliance, and enforceability. Professionals in this role work closely with clients, legal teams, and other stakeholders to draft contracts that protect the interests of all parties involved. They must have a strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and industry-specific regulations. Attention to detail and excellent writing skills are essential to minimize risks and prevent disputes.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in contract drafting, and why are they important?
To excel in Contract Drafting, in-depth knowledge of contract law, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional attention to detail are essential, along with a relevant legal or paralegal background. Familiarity with document management systems and legal research tools, such as LexisNexis or Westlaw, is widely required, and certifications like a Paralegal Certificate can be advantageous. Excellent written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills help set candidates apart in this role. These competencies ensure clarity, compliance, and protection of interests in all drafted agreements, minimizing potential legal disputes.
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Job description
Top 5 Required Skills
Complex contract drafting, negotiation, and administration
Supplier agreement management (supply agreement, software licensing, technology, and services agreements)
Contract risk assessment and mitigation (warranty, liability, confidentiality, IP protection)
Cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
Contract process improvement and contract lifecycle management systems administration
Technologies / Knowledge Required
Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and services
Software licensing and intellectual property agreements
Foundry IP licensing and semiconductor industry contracting
Direct procurement, NPI contracts, and contract manufacturing contracts
Contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for contract analysis and presentations
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, Law, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Master of Legal Studies, or a related field.
Required Years of Experience
Minimum 6 years of Contract Manager experience or related work experience
Preferred: 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor and/or consumer electronics industry