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Legal Operations Analyst

OR · On-site +1

$22.30 - $33.30/hr

The Legal OperationsAnalystwillmaintainoperational processes, databases, and files,perform high ... Maintain contract databasewith a strong focus on data entry accuracy,including entering, verifying ...

Higher Logic

Contract Specialist

OR · On-site +1

Identify non-standard or novel legal issues; maintain sound judgment about what to handle independently vs. when to escalate to leadership. Maintain and update standard contract templates, clause ...

Kalshi

Legal (Market Contracts)

OR · On-site +1

$100K - $250K/yr

You'll own the legal frameworks that govern trading on Kalshi, from rulebooks and market terms to ... Market Contract Development * Draft, review, and refine contracts that govern how our markets ...

Robert Half

Legal Secretary

Portland, OR · On-site

$28.50 - $33/hr

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support legal records and administrative ... This Contract position focuses on handling court-related documentation, maintaining accurate case ...

OneSpan

Director Legal Counsel, Contracts

OR · On-site +1

The role provides strategic advice and efficient execution across a variety of contract types ... Provide legal support and advice to Sales and other stakeholders in negotiations of non-standard ...

Cascadia Health

Contract Administrator

Portland, OR · On-site

$82K - $88K/yr

Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy and understand legal terminology and principles. * Experience with contract management solutions. * Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ever.Ag

Contracts Operations Analyst

OR · On-site +1

$68K - $83K/yr

You'll manage the full contract lifecycle: reviewing proposals, negotiating legal terms ( governing law, termination clauses, liability caps - the works ), and maintaining the systems and data that ...

Axiom Talent Platform

Pharmaceutical Contracts Lawyers

OR · On-site +1

$309K/yr

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy. * Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Procurement, IT, Commercial, and Supply Chain ...

Axiom Talent Platform

Pharmaceutical Contracts Lawyers

OR · On-site +1

$309K/yr

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy. * Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Procurement, IT, Commercial, and Supply Chain ...

Aston Carter

Contracts And Compliance Manager

Tualatin, OR

$92K - $123K/yr

This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams such as legal, sales, technical, and operations, and external partners, managing contract requests, renewals, and compliance. The position ...

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Aston Carter

Contracts And Compliance Manager

Tualatin, OR

$92K - $123K/yr

This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams such as legal, sales, technical, and operations, and external partners, managing contract requests, renewals, and compliance. The position ...

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Parker

Contract Specialist I

Milwaukie, OR · On-site

Negotiates contracts of moderate scope and complexity in accordance with legal and company regulations and policies. * Negotiates price, terms and conditions, deliveries, and other business issues ...

Skillsoft

Principal Contracts Negotiator

OR · On-site +1

Come join our team as a Principal Contract Negotiator to provide comprehensive legal support and guidance to internal stakeholders, including management, departments, and business units. In this role ...

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What is a contract legal professional?

Contract legal professionals are attorneys or legal experts who work on a temporary or project basis, rather than as permanent employees. They are typically hired to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, or to assist with specific legal projects that require specialized expertise or additional support. These professionals may work independently, through staffing agencies, or as part of a law firm's flexible workforce. Their work helps organizations manage fluctuating workloads and access specialized legal skills without committing to long-term employment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in contract legal roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in contract legal positions often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations, and balancing the interests of multiple stakeholders. These challenges can be addressed by developing strong organizational skills, staying updated on relevant legal developments, and fostering clear communication with clients and team members. Additionally, using contract management software and collaborating closely with other legal and business departments can help streamline processes and reduce errors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract legal professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Legal professional, you need a strong understanding of contract law, negotiation techniques, and meticulous attention to detail, typically supported by a law degree or paralegal certification. Familiarity with contract management software, legal research tools, and document automation systems is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and strong organizational skills help set top performers apart in this field. These competencies are essential for mitigating legal risks, ensuring compliance, and facilitating smooth business operations.

What is the difference between Contract Legal vs Contract Administrator?

AspectContract LegalContract Administrator
Required CredentialsLegal degree, bar admission, legal certificationsBachelor's degree, certifications in contract management
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, corporate legal departmentsCorporate offices, project teams
Primary ResponsibilitiesLegal review, contract drafting, complianceContract execution, tracking, administration

Contract Legal professionals focus on legal review, drafting, and ensuring compliance with laws, often requiring legal degrees and certifications. Contract Administrators handle the operational aspects of contracts, such as managing contract lifecycle and documentation, typically with a background in business or management. Both roles are essential in contract management but differ in their focus and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Contract Legal job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Senior Contracts Specialist

Portland, OR • On-site

NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE INC
Environmental Consulting Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

The Senior Contracts Specialist will work directly with NEEA's Contracts/Legal Team and internal contract owners to support the dynamic, demanding, diverse, and high-volume contracting needs of NEEA's internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners. This person will take a detail-oriented approach to supporting a wide range of contracting processes and needs with varying degrees of complexity in a fast-paced contracting environment.
Using strong problem-solving and communications skills, good judgment, and organizational skills, this person will support the Contracts/Legal Team by: providing best-in-class customer service; ensuring successful and timely administration of contracts documentation and related activities; monitoring ongoing contract requirements, advising contract managers on processes and resolving issues; and being able to multi-task and prioritize workload appropriately.
This position is based in the Portland, OR metro area, with a hybrid work location. We are looking for candidates who can meet the requirement of working at least 2 days per week onsite at NEEA's office location. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as NEEA is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US.
Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000, exempt
  • Salary is based on the applicants Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

The Typical Day May Include...
  • Review contract specifications and documents from internal Contract Owners. Identify options and coach Contract Owners on next steps in the contracting process. Assign tasks/timelines/actions in accordance with identified steps.
  • Proactively communicate with Contract Owners, Contracts/Legal Team, Finance, IT, and vendors on issues as needed, including regular recurring reporting on contracts team KPI's.
  • Draft commercial and technical requirements for vendor agreements, with a focus on detailed descriptions of activities and deliverables.
  • Manage the vendor vetting process.
  • Engage as needed in multiple stages of the contracting process, including contracts intake, vendor vetting, contract setup, approvals and execution.
  • Ensure that all contract and competitive bidding documentation is accurate, complete, and uploaded in SharePoint per process requirements. Resolve any discrepancies or issues that may arise from inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Perform quality control per established procedures prior to contract submission to ensure that all data is accurate in financial systems. Resolve all issues or discrepancies that arise from this review.
  • Able to triage complex technical issues in the contracting process.
  • Engage cross-functionally to provide proactive support on contracting issues at all levels of the organization.
  • Compile all necessary contract documents and distribute the contracts packets for approvals and signatures.
  • Assist with documenting Contracts/Legal team processes and decisions.
  • Provide recommendations for and assist with the implementation of process improvements.
  • Provide organizational training on contracting processes.
  • Conduct all functions in compliance with NEEA's policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Perform other duties which may be necessary or desirable to support the organization's success.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities over NEEA staff.
Your Experience, Education, and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., pre-law, business).
  • 3 - 4+ years of experience with contract administration and/or project support.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint, along with proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Workday, NetSuite, etc.) is required.
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to work cross-functionally with many internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, while remaining flexible and enthusiastic about supporting the Contracts/Legal Team.
  • Ability to solve problems creatively and think critically.
  • Strong work ethic and drive to get things finished in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Ability to collect and synthesize data to support decision making.
  • Ability to spot and communicate patterns, trends, and inaccuracies.
  • Possesses exceptional communication and active listening skills.
  • Ability to vary communication style based on audience.
  • An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties will also be considered.

Highlights of NEEA's Benefits:
  • 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents
  • Employer funded Health Savings Account
  • 136 hours of PTO/year
  • Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching
  • Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options
  • Professional development opportunities

About NEEA
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of Northwest energy consumers to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products services and practices. Since 1997, the region has achieved more than 959 average megawatts (aMW) of Co-Created electric energy savings - the equivalent of enough energy to power more than 700,000 Northwest homes each year.
NEEA welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and fields of expertise, with or without previous experience in the energy industry.
Follow this link to our website and learn more about the organization.
NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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