Contracts Administrator III
Contract-1Year
Client-AlabamaPower
Location- Birmingham, AL.
Position Summary
The Contracts Administrator III provides expert-level support to the contracts management function, ensuring efficient, compliant, and well-governed contract administration processes across the organization. This role independently manages complex contracts and serves as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, leveraging deep experience in contract law, negotiation, and lifecycle management.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, advanced technical proficiency with contract management systems, and the ability to collaborate across legal, procurement, finance, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Review, Drafting & Negotiation
Independently review, draft, and negotiate complex contracts, including:

Vendor and supplier agreements

Client and service contracts

Amendments, renewals, and modifications

Ensure contracts align with organizational policies, legal requirements, and risk standards

Lead complex contract negotiations and provide strategic guidance on terms and conditions

Contract Lifecycle Management
Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including:

Contract execution

Milestones and deliverables

Obligations, renewals, and expirations

Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized contract records and documentation

Ensure ongoing compliance with internal controls and legal requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a key liaison between the contracts team and:

Legal

Procurement

Finance

Business stakeholders

Resolve contract-related issues, discrepancies, and compliance concerns

Leadership & Process Improvement
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior contracts administrators

Contribute to the development and enhancement of contract management systems and databases

Identify opportunities for process improvements, best practices, and operational efficiencies

Provide strategic insights to leadership regarding contract risk, governance, and optimization

Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in contract administration, contracts management, or a related role

Demonstrated expertise in contract law and legal terminology

Strong experience managing complex, high-value contracts

Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage contract risk

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience with contract management systems and databases

Strong attention to detail in document management and recordkeeping

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in regulated or enterprise environments

Familiarity with procurement, finance, and legal workflows

Experience contributing to contract governance frameworks or compliance programs

Work Environment
Professional, collaborative office or hybrid environment

Frequent interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional teams