Contracts Specialist

StarRez, Inc. is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for housing management and resident experience. They are seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage the contract process, including drafting, negotiating, and closing customer agreements while ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Responsibilities Draft, negotiate, and close assigned customer agreements (SaaS & Services), including amendments, MSAs, MNDAs, SOWs, renewals, supplier agreements, and others Be the point of contact for customer renewal amendments in coordination with Customer Success and Finance and ensure timely closure Collaborate with appropriate internal team members to ensure alignment and agreement on contractual terms and conditions Identify and mitigate contract risks, and validate legal and regulatory compliance of all executed contracts (and communicate as necessary cross-functionally) Work cross functionally with teams throughout the business to ensure contractual compliance and best practices Lead contract negotiations with publicly funded institutions, balancing state requirements with commercial tolerances Develop and maintain scalable contract processes, templates, and playbooks Perform other responsibilities in support of the Legal team's initiatives Skills Meet ONE of the following educational requirements: Bachelor's degree in related field (business, law, or similar) OR Paralegal Certification OR Associate's Degree 1+ years of experience in contract management with experience reviewing, negotiating, and/or drafting contracts Juris Doctorate from an ABA approved program Experience focused on SaaS/Software contracts Proven experience negotiating, drafting, and managing a high volume of SaaS and technology contracts with public higher education institutions or other publicly funded entities, with a strong understanding of their procurement and compliance processes Familiarity with state and university contracting standards, such as indemnity, data security, limitation of liability, and procurement regulations Excellent negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills Fair, strong, concise and balanced negotiation approach Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced work environment Exhibit great organizational skills and attention to detail Experience using Artificial Intelligence in work streams and contract review Proficient in contract management software and computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Experience using Salesforce and a CLM, preferably Lexion International contract experience in EMEA and APAC is a major plus Benefits Full benefits including health care Paid time off Life insurance 401k plan with company match for eligible team members Company Overview We help create thriving residential communities. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is