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The Senior Contract Specialist is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency ... Paralegal certification required * Experience with Salesforce (Apttus/Conga) or other contract ...

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Ipswich, MA · On-site

$38 - $45/hr

Prior experience as a Paralegal or Contracts Specialist ... Senior Contracts Specialist experience preferred. * Strong ability to interpret contract scope ...

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Ipswich, MA · On-site

$38 - $45/hr

Prior experience as a Paralegal or Contracts Specialist ... Senior Contracts Specialist experience preferred. * Strong ability to interpret contract scope ...

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Colorado Springs, CO · On-site +1

$82K - $93K/yr

Senior Paralegal Department : Legal Reports To: Sr. Assistant General Counsel Location: 7450 Campus ... Reporting to executive legal leadership, this role manages high-level contract drafting and ...

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How much do senior contracts paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior contracts paralegal in the United States is $74,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior contracts paralegal?

Senior Contracts Paralegals are experienced legal professionals who specialize in reviewing, drafting, and managing contracts for organizations. They work closely with attorneys and business teams to ensure that all agreements comply with laws and organizational policies. In addition to handling complex contracts, they may supervise junior paralegals, manage contract databases, and assist with negotiations. Their expertise helps organizations mitigate risks and maintain legal compliance throughout the contracting process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior contracts paralegal?

To excel as a Senior Contracts Paralegal, you need strong legal research, contract drafting, and analytical skills, typically supported by a paralegal certificate and several years of relevant experience. Expertise with contract management software, e-discovery platforms, and familiarity with legal databases are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are essential for ensuring contract accuracy, mitigating risk, and supporting efficient legal operations.

What are some common challenges senior contracts paralegals face when managing multiple contract negotiations simultaneously?

Senior Contracts Paralegals often juggle several contract negotiations at once, which can present challenges like prioritizing urgent matters, maintaining attention to detail across diverse agreements, and ensuring timely communication between stakeholders. Effective time management and organizational skills are essential to track deadlines, monitor revisions, and prevent errors. Collaborating closely with legal counsel, procurement teams, and business partners also requires adaptability and strong interpersonal skills to address competing demands while maintaining compliance and risk management.

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Senior Contract Administrator

McKesson

Houston, TX • Remote

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 210 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

The Senior Contract Specialist is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of contracts across the full contract lifecycle. This role serves as a key steward of contract execution, managing agreements through documentation, review, approval, and signature using the Salesforce (Conga) Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.

In addition to endtoend contract processing, this role supports the daytoday operations of the Contract Management function, including reporting, data integrity, and compliance with established policies and procedures. The Senior Contract Specialist partners closely with Legal, Business Development, Sales, and other internal stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain service excellence, and ensure timely, accurate contract execution.

This position also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, participating in projects aimed at streamlining contracting workflows, enhancing system utilization, and improving operational efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daytoday contract execution workflows for the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).

  • Facilitate contract workflows and maintain document accuracy and data integrity within the Salesforce (Conga) CLM system.

  • Coordinate internal approvals and signature processes to ensure timely contract execution; facilitate agreements for external countersignature.

  • Prepare and deliver endofmonth (EOM) and endofquarter (EOQ) reporting to partners in accordance with GPO contract terms.

  • Participate in initiatives focused on automation and process improvement to enhance efficiency and scalability.

  • Assist with the creation of contract summaries and supporting materials for internal Sales teams and GPO members.

  • Participate in contract reviews, providing insight into negotiations, execution strategy, and implementation considerations.

  • Draft and prepare contractual agreements based on customer requirements, business objectives, and applicable regulations.

  • Collaborate closely with Business Development, Legal (including lawyers and paralegals), and other crossfunctional teams.

  • Review contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable federal and state regulations.

  • Clearly communicate contractual terms and requirements to partners and stakeholders in clear, accessible language.

  • Manage deliverables independently, ensuring drafts and finalized documents are completed accurately and on schedule.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Critical Skills & Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in contract management, negotiation, sourcing, supply chain, or contract execution

  • Paralegal certification required

  • Experience with Salesforce (Apttus/Conga) or other contract lifecycle management systems required

  • DocuSign experience required

  • Strong working knowledge of legally binding contractual language and terminology

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment

  • Resultsoriented mindset with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Pharma and/or oncology experience preferred but not required

  • Experience with contracting best practices (e.g., redlining, facilitation, execution)

  • Strong project management skills with appropriate judgment and accountability

  • Proven ability to partner crossfunctionally and deliver positive outcomes for internal and external stakeholders

  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to propose practical solutions

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently

  • Demonstrated adherence to company policies, procurement rules, and compliance standards

  • Experience in working with JIRA and MIRO systems

  • Experience in working with AI and HITL digitization

Additional Information

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$102,400 - $170,600

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


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McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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