Stout · 1 month ago
Contract Specialist - Legal & Compliance
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expStout is dedicated to exceeding expectations and is seeking a Contract Specialist for their Legal & Compliance team. The role involves reviewing and managing commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements, and supporting cross-functional teams with contract-related inquiries.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of review for a broad range of commercial contracts—including engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, and independent contractor agreements—to ensure alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices
Improve contract quality by reviewing client redlines, applying internal templates and playbooks, and escalating key issues to supervising attorneys when needed
Strengthen business operations by managing and maintaining legal templates, developing process improvements, and contributing to playbooks, checklists, and tools that enhance contract workflow efficiency
Provide clear interpretation of contract terms and policies to internal stakeholders, helping teams meet business objectives while supporting effective risk management
Support cross-functional teams (Client Services, IT, Finance, HR) by serving as a reliable point of contact for contract- and policy-related inquiries
Contribute to Legal & Compliance team initiatives, resources, and presentations, supporting the firm’s broader operational and compliance goals
Review, draft, and revise commercial agreements using internal templates, playbooks, and professional judgment to ensure accurate, compliant, high-quality contract documents
Conduct basic negotiations with internal stakeholders and external clients, escalating complex matters to in-house attorneys as appropriate
Manage and update department templates, standard forms, clause libraries, and process documentation to maintain consistency and improve efficiency
Interpret contract language, policies, and requirements for internal teams, providing clear, business-aligned recommendations
Support subpoena responses, litigation matters, document production, and other legal support activities as requested by legal leadership
Collaborate with internal teams across the firm to troubleshoot contract-related questions and ensure smooth execution of business processes
Assist with developing internal training materials, resources, and presentations on contracting best practices and legal processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field
4+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial contracts in a corporate legal department or professional services environment
Strong understanding of commercial contracting concepts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain contract concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience managing contract documents, templates, or workflows
Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Paralegal certification or equivalent experience
Familiarity with data privacy, professional services, or government contracting
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life
Flexible work schedules
Discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives
Ongoing training
Mentorship
Employee resource groups
Clear performance feedback
Company
Stout
Stout provides investment banking, transaction advisory, and valuation advisory services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (27)
2024 (8)
2023 (11)
2022 (7)
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2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Audax Private Equity
2025-06-02Acquired
2021-11-03Private Equity
Leadership Team
Craige Stout
Chief Executive Officer
John Ross
Managing Director, Co-Founder of Stout
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