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Media, Publishing, Information Services, Automotive

Contract Administrator

Troy, MIHybridContractPosted 13 days ago

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Required skills

contract administrator
contractual agreements
legal
regulatory
corporate policies
contract management
risk mitigation
negotiation
client agreements
vendor agreements

Nice to have

legal training
IACCM
NCMA
AI-assisted contract review
automotive industry
information systems industry

Role summary

MOTOR Information Systems is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage and oversee the company’s contractual agreements, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This role is crucial for streamlining contract processes, mitigating risk, and building strong relationships with internal and external partners. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, managing the full contract lifecycle, and serving as the main point of contact for contract inquiries. The position requires strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on assessing transactional and long-tail risks. Experience with Salesforce and Conga is noted, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years in a related field.

The Opportunity

As Contract Administrator at MOTOR Information Systems, you’ll oversee and manage the company’s contractual agreements and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and corporate policies.

This position is essential in streamlining contract management processes, mitigating risk and fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. The role requires exceptional negotiation, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Hybrid: This hybrid role is based in our Troy, Michigan office.

What You’ll Do

Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client and vendor agreements.

Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all contractual matters.

Manage the lifecycle of contracts, including renewals, amendments and terminations.

Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries and issues.

Collaborate with legal, finance and sales teams to ensure alignment on business objectives.

Partner directly with in-house counsel on non-standard, complex or contested terms while independently owning the routine contract workflow end to end.

Maintain an organized repository of contracts and related documentation.

Apply rigorous attention to detail across contract terms, defined terms, dates, dollar amounts and internal cross-references.

Catch inconsistencies and drafting errors before execution rather than after.

Maintain accurate contract data and documentation within Salesforce and Conga.

Prepare reports and analyses on contract statuses and key metrics.

Assess both immediate transactional risk and long-tail exposure (auto-renewal and evergreen terms, multi-year commitments, indemnity and liability tails, and data and IP obligations that survive termination).

Articulate risk tradeoffs to business stakeholders in practical terms.

Assist with audits, reporting, compliance reviews and other special projects as needed.

Help identify contract issues and support timely resolution and escalation where appropriate.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience.

5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in contracts, legal support, business operations, procurement, compliance, finance or project management.

Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract management best practices.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing deadlines and exercise sound judgment.

Track record of assessing risk in commercial agreements and communicating recommendations clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a corporate legal department or high-volume business environment.

Paralegal certificate or formal legal training.

Certification in contract management (e.g., IACCM or NCMA).

Salesforce and Conga experience.

Familiarity with AI-assisted contract review and process improvement tools.

Familiarity with the automotive or information systems industries.

Benefits

As part of Hearst, MOTOR employees have access to modern, flexible benefits designed to support you and your family. Benefits include:

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Emotional wellness support

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

LGBTQ+ health services

Additional benefits to meet you and your family’s needs

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