Contracts Specialist Department:Legal Location:Burlington, MA About the Wellness Pet Company The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, and dental chews. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable -- Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world. Your #lifeatwellnesspet When you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Come for a walk with us today! The Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts to ensure compliance with organizational policies, legal standards, and business objectives. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and external parties to support contractual agreements that drive the organization-s success while mitigating risk. This is a t emporary position expected to last approximately 3 months and w e are looking for someone to work up to 20 hours per week Key Responsibilities: + Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and edit various types of contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), and procurement contracts. Ensure contractual terms align with company policies and legal requirements. + Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors, clients, and partners to secure favorable outcomes for the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to address and resolve contract-related issues. + Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries. Work closely with legal, finance, procurement, and operational teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals. + Administration: Assist with specialized administrative functions, including maintenance and updating legal files and contract management repositories and attention other administrative duties as requested to assure efficient operation of the department. Who We-re Looking For Team Wellie is obsessed in all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. We seek an individual who: + Is consumer focused in all they do + Continually challenge themselves to go the extra mile to get the job done, and ensure it-s done the right way as opposed to the easy way + Hold themselves and others accountable + Embraces continual development through the sharing of feedback and investment in learning opportunities + Is a true collaborator, sharing resources, and engages in healthy debate + Celebrates differences and strives to learn from others who are different from themselves + Gives back to their community and supports sustainable practices In addition, we are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications: + A bachelor-s degree + JD preferred but not required + 5+ years of experience in contract negotiation and management + Preferred experience supporting Manufacturing, Procurement, and/or Commercial teams + Familiarity with contract management software and tools + Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements + Excellent negotiation and communication skills + Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills + Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software + Strong problem-solving and analytical skill + Sense of humor Why Work for Wellness Pet We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. #LI-RD1