Contract Specialist (Chicago)

Contract Specialist

Reports To : Vice President of Corporate Counsel and Legal

Location : Chicago, IL

Environment : Hybrid

Status : Exempt

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you're just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work

As a Contract Specialist, working within our shared services group, you will assist the organization's Legal Team with review of various commercial contracts for both customers and vendors. You will analyze and interpret agreements to assess risks and report findings to colleagues.

How You Make a Difference Everyday

• Contract review for Redwood business units, including various commercial agreements such as nondisclosure agreements, brokerage agreements, codes of conduct, marketing documents, vendor agreements, and other contracts and documents related to the organization as a whole
• Identify potential risks associated with contracts under review
• Assist with the implementation and integration of the organization's new contract life-cycle management software (CLM)
• Focus on the continual improvement in the quality, and simplicity of the contract management processes, without compromising compliance and quality
• Other legal projects as assigned

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What We Offer

This position is full-time and hybrid Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Salary Range : $52,000 - $65,000

This position is eligible to earn annual incentives based on individual and company performance.

The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and / or which they will be performing the job.