Benmar Group · 3 days ago
Senior Contracts Negotiator – Public Sector / Higher Education
Benmar Group is seeking a senior-level Contracts Negotiator to support a large public-sector higher education organization undergoing procurement transformation. This role manages a high-volume pipeline of complex agreements and requires a hands-on negotiator who can independently drive contracts from redline to execution.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Negotiate, review, and execute MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and exhibits
Serve as liaison between Procurement, Legal, and external vendors
Navigate and negotiate key risk terms (liability, indemnification, insurance, data privacy)
Ensure compliance with public-sector and higher-education procurement requirements
Manage multiple concurrent negotiations in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in contract negotiation or contract management
Experience in higher education, government, or regulated environments
Strong redlining, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills