Contract Specialist
Kpler · Spain
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts globally.
- Partner with sales, finance, and engineering teams.
- Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
- Provide practical legal guidance and solutions.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About the role
About Kpler
At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
About the Role
The Legal, Risk and Compliance (“LRC”) team is looking for a Contract Specialist to support Kpler’s global commercial activities and strategic growth.
In this role, you will act as a trusted legal and commercial partner to the business, working closely with Sales, Finance, Product, Marketing, Partnerships, and Engineering teams. You will play a critical role in drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial and public procurement contracts, ensuring that legal risks are identified, mitigated, and aligned with Kpler’s commercial objectives and risk appetite.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of client-facing and supplier contracts, such as Master Service Agreements, Bespoke general terms and conditions (including public sector and governmental contracts), Order Forms, Change Notice, Data Access Agreement, Partnerships Agreements
- Lead and support contract negotiations end-to-end, proactively identifying legal and commercial risks and proposing pragmatic, business-oriented solutions aligned with Kpler’s policies.
- Act as a primary legal point of contact for internal stakeholders on contracting matters, providing clear, timely, and practical legal guidance.
- Provide clear, pragmatic, and commercially sound legal guidance to internal stakeholders, balancing risk mitigation with business enablement
- Confidently articulate risk positions to Sales and senior business stakeholders, proposing practical alternatives and fallback positions where needed.
- Support the sales process for Kpler’s technology products, working closely with Sales and Deal Desk teams to enable efficient deal closing while safeguarding legal and compliance requirements.
- Identify recurring negotiation trends and contribute to improving templates, playbooks, and internal negotiation guidelines.
- Ensure accurate contract lifecycle management within Ironclad, maintaining data integrity and supporting reporting needs.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to commercial contracting and public procurement, identifying trends, emerging risks, and areas for process or template improvement.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, demonstrating strong judgment, responsiveness, and risk-based decision-making.
Skills And Experience
- Master’s degree in Law, or Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in commercial contract negotiations.
- 3–5 years of experience in a contract-focused role (e.g., Contract Specialist, Commercial Legal, or similar) within a corporate environment.
- Proven experience independently negotiating and closing complex commercial contracts (including Master Service Agreements) within a technology, SaaS, or data-driven business.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts end-to-end.
- Ability to independently manage standard and moderately complex negotiations with limited supervision.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Sales, IT, Security, Engineering, and Finance teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Confidence in engaging with senior internal stakeholders and articulating risk-based positions clearly and constructively.
- Ability to manage multiple parallel negotiations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach to contract review and risk assessment.
- Commercially minded and solution-oriented mindset.
- High level of organisation and attention to detail.
Nice to have
- Strong understanding of IT, technology, or data-related concepts is considered an asset.
- Experience supporting a global, multi-jurisdictional organisation across multiple time zones
- Exposure to public procurement or governmental contracting processes
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and ticketing tools, such as Ironclad and Jira.
Company Culture
We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?
- We make things happen: We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.
- We build together: We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.
- We are here to help: We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.
Our People Pledge
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Key skills/competency
- Contract Negotiation
- Commercial Contracts
- Master Service Agreements
- Legal Risk Management
- SaaS Contracts
- Public Procurement
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Risk Assessment
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Contract Specialist
- Legal
- Commercial Contracts
- Contract Negotiation
- Master Service Agreements
- SaaS
- Technology
- Data
- Public Procurement
- Legal Counsel
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Ironclad
- Jira
- Global Business
- Deal Desk
- Sales Support
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, especially in tech or SaaS environments. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase cross-functional skills: Emphasize your ability to collaborate with Sales, Finance, Product, and Engineering teams, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Prepare for negotiation scenarios: Be ready to discuss your approach to identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks in contract negotiations, showcasing pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.
- Research Kpler's values: Understand their commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and building relationships. Align your responses with their company culture and 'People Pledge'.
- Address AI usage: Be aware that AI may be used in the hiring process and prepare to discuss your comfort level and understanding of such tools.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career path for a Contract Specialist at Kpler?
- While specific paths vary, a Contract Specialist at Kpler can advance into more senior legal roles, specialize in specific contract types (like public procurement), or move into broader legal and compliance management. Your growth will depend on your performance, demonstrated skills, and Kpler's evolving business needs.
- How does Kpler handle contract lifecycle management?
- Kpler utilizes contract lifecycle management tools, specifically mentioning Ironclad in the job description. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate contract management within these systems, maintaining data integrity, and supporting reporting needs.
- What level of autonomy can I expect as a Contract Specialist at Kpler?
- The role requires you to 'independently manage' standard and moderately complex negotiations with limited supervision. You will act as a primary legal point of contact and are expected to proactively identify risks and propose solutions, indicating a significant level of autonomy.
- Does Kpler encourage continuous learning for its legal team?
- Yes, Kpler encourages continuous learning by asking Contract Specialists to monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to commercial contracting and public procurement, identify trends, and suggest improvements to processes and templates. This implies a commitment to staying current in the field.
- What is Kpler's stance on diversity and inclusion?
- Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and diverse work environment. They actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, emphasizing that diverse viewpoints lead to better ideas and a better understanding of their global community. They are an equal opportunity employer.
- How does Kpler use AI in its hiring process for the Contract Specialist role?
- Kpler may use AI tools to assist in the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. However, these tools support the recruitment team and do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.
- What specific types of contracts will a Contract Specialist at Kpler handle?
- You will handle a broad range of client-facing and supplier contracts, including Master Service Agreements, Bespoke general terms and conditions (public sector and governmental contracts), Order Forms, Change Notices, Data Access Agreements, and Partnership Agreements.