Contracts Specialist (TEMP)

Who is Trace3 ? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. JOB SUMMARY: The Contracts Specialist will work directly with Trace3’s Legal Department to assist and manage a variety of tasks, projects, and processes, including drafting and supporting final negotiating of contracts. This position will function as a contracts specialist and paralegal and will work closely with the Legal Department on a daily basis and provide assistance and support as needed. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Draft, review, revise and support final negotiation of partner and client agreements, including but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, subcontractor agreements and reseller agreements. Maintain contracts and corporate records for Trace3 and related entities. Manage approval and signature process for contracts and corporate documents. Manage Trace3’s and related entities contract management system and operational guides. Manage insurance requirements from clients and partners, including coordinating with insurance brokers to generate certificates of insurance. Oversee state and local filings for Trace3 and related entities. Maintain registrations for Trace3 and related entities in client and vendor portals. Provide general administrative support to the Legal Department. May perform special projects and other duties as assigned by Supervisor. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required. Paralegal certificate is a plus. 2+ years of experience as a Contracts Specialist with background performing paralegal functions, or 2+ years of experience as Corporate Paralegal in-house with strong contracts management background. Technology industry experience strongly preferred. Public sector experience in local, State, and federal procurement strongly preferred. Focused experience on corporate matters (as opposed to litigation experience). Strong written and oral communication skills with a wide variety of individuals, education levels, and sophistication is required. Strong organ…