US Contract Specialist

Overview: - Kpler is a company that assists clients in navigating complex markets by simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. - The company has a team of over 600 experts from 35+ countries. - The Legal, Risk, and Compliance (LRC) department is seeking a Contract Specialist based in Houston. Key Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and analyze a broad range of contract types for clients and service providers, ensuring legal compliance and protecting Kpler’s interests. - Lead and support contracting negotiations, proactively addressing legal risks. - Participate in the sales process of legal tech products, providing legal expertise and support to the sales team. - Maintain and optimize contract management processes within Kpler’s contract lifecycle management system. - Conduct research to identify trends, emerging risks, and potential legal issues in contracts and procurement processes. - Maintain a high level of responsiveness to internal stakeholders, effectively prioritizing tasks and making sound, risk-based decisions. Requirements/Skills/Qualifications: - Education: Master in Law or Bachelor’s Degree with extensive experience in contract negotiations. - Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Contract Specialist or equivalent in a corporate environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in contract review and risk assessment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Adobe, Slack, Google Docs, etc. - Ability to work independently and shift priorities, resilient in high-pressure environment. - Experience working in a legal and/or technology-related field (SaaS/DaaS) and/or in US federal procurement law/processes. - Spanish and/or Portuguese language (Nice to have). Compensation & Benefits: - $120,000 - $145,000 a year - Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and diverse work-environment. - The company welcomes people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. - Kpler is an equal opportunity employer.