Contracts Specialist

Avam is an applied and materials sciences company developing biology, chemistry, and materials science products for testing, research, manufacturing, and cleaner energy applications. Working at the intersection of science and industry, the company supports customers and partners with products that help advance research, production, and more sustainable technologies.

This role is an opportunity to contribute to the commercial foundation that supports Avam's work across a dynamic, cross-functional environment. As a Contracts Specialist, you will help ensure agreements are structured clearly, managed effectively, and aligned with business needs while collaborating with teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors.
• Maintain contract records, templates, approvals, renewals, and key obligation deadlines.
• Partner with legal, finance, sales, and operations on contract terms.
• Identify contractual risks and escalate complex issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support contract compliance and improve contracting processes across the organization.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial contract management.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, with the ability to assess contractual risk.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management platforms, e-signature tools, and document management systems.
• Knowledge of contract law and compliance requirements, along with experience working with contract approval workflows.
• Experience partnering effectively with legal and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in business, legal studies, or paralegal studies.
• Experience with biotech or manufacturing contracts.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Experience with HR contracts.