Contract Administrator

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join our Legal & Compliance team. 

In this role, you will support contract legal review processes across the organization, ensuring reviews are accurately documented, properly routed, and maintained in accordance with company standards and applicable requirements. You will also work closely with internal stakeholders and Legal & Compliance colleagues to help facilitate timely and effective contract reviews.

Location: This position can be based out of our Charlotte, NC, Alpharetta, GA, Houston, TX, Denver, CO, or Purchase, NY office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you’ll be doing:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage high volume of contracts, including NDAs, data processing agreements, lease agreements, software licenses, master services agreements, and other commercial agreements.
• Administer the contract legal review process by tracking requests, coordinating stakeholder input, supporting approvals, and maintaining accurate records within Sompo’s systems.
• Prepare, format, and manage contract documentation, including amendments, renewals, and related correspondence, using established templates and procedures.
• Partner with internal business teams, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and other stakeholders to support timely reviews, ensure documentation is complete, and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain contract repositories, monitor key dates and obligations, support reporting activities, and identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes.

What you’ll bring:

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in contract administration, legal operations, procurement support, paralegal work, or a similar function.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management, document control, and common commercial contract terminology.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, legal studies, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with contract management systems such as Conga Contracts/Novatus and Certa.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms.  The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.  Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who we are and what we stand for:

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo page

Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.