Contracts Associate – Legal Department

Location: San Rafael, CA
Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays
Pay Rate: $45/hour (W2)
Duration: 1-year contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion

Position Overview

A leading global biotechnology company is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Associate to support its Legal Department. This individual will assist with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing corporate agreements while collaborating with legal counsel, procurement teams, and internal business partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal support, paralegal, or contract administration experience who is looking to further develop their career in a corporate legal environment. Recent graduates and candidates interested in pursuing a legal career are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate corporate agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Amendments, and Change Orders.

• Manage and track a high volume of contracts from initial drafting through final approval and execution.

• Utilize contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems to maintain accurate contract records and monitor agreement status.

• Collaborate with attorneys, procurement teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to facilitate contract review and execution.

• Research existing supplier agreements and prior contracting relationships.

• Ensure contracts comply with established legal policies, templates, and negotiation guidelines.

• Identify contractual issues and escalate complex matters to legal counsel when appropriate.

• Maintain contract templates, documentation, and internal legal resources.

• Support process improvements and other Legal Department initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contracts Associate, Contract Administrator, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or similar role.

• Experience working in a corporate legal department, law firm, or procurement environment.

• Familiarity with NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and other commercial agreements.

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software.

• Legal studies coursework or an interest in pursuing a legal career.
• Must be local to the San Rafael area and available to work onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays.