Legal Contract Advisor

Job Description:

• Supports the sourcing function by reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts of medium complexity as it relates to risk (information security, intellectual property infringement, financial exposure), impact to enterprise (urgency, business stakeholder), dollar amount, sourcing owner for business negotiation, length of contract and existence of category strategy.

• Follows documented contracting processes, including engaging legal counsel and key stakeholders as necessary and leveraging technical understanding of the contracting process.

• Ensure contracts are timely negotiated and executed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Interprets and communicates contract requirements, obligations, and risk exposures to key stakeholders, including sourcing professionals and business leaders.

• Educates key stakeholders about commercial, legal, policy and other considerations in support of the negotiation process.

• Follows quality control processes to meet expected service levels, and maintains close working business relationship with Vanguard’s commercial legal counsel.

• Timely and accurately enters contract data into applicable contract management systems.

• Understands service requirements across multiple business groups.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

 

Top Skills Details

Contract review/redlining, contract negotiation experience

Ideally looking for experience in a broad range of service types – i.e/ Human Resources, Professional Services, Telecom, IT, Market Data

and contract types – i.e./ MSA, Amendment, SOW, NDA, EULA, Hosted etc..

 

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor required

• Preferred: Legal degree or Paralegal Certification.

• Minimum of 5 years\\' experience in a fast-paced commercial contracting environment, including negotiating legal terms of contracts. Could be flexible with the years of experience.

• Technical understanding of contractual terms required.

• Ability to lead commercial contract negotiations.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills

• Excellent client service and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate closely with key stakeholders from different disciplines, and within a team.

• Paralegal certificate or J.D. preferred but not required

 

Incentives

6 paid holidays

5 days PTO

Hybrid: Tues-Thurs 8:30-4:30

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Malvern, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Malvern,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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