Contract Specialist – Remote

Help drive Paylocity’s growth by negotiating and managing SaaS sales agreements in a fully remote role.

About Paylocity
Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software, trusted by thousands of businesses to streamline HR processes and empower modern workforces. Since 1997, we’ve built an award-winning culture where people matter most. Our intuitive platform and employee-first environment have made us one of the fastest-growing HCM providers worldwide.

Schedule

  • Full-time, remote (U.S. only)
  • Must be available five days per week during designated work hours

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, redline, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts (service agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, SOWs, amendments).
  • Partner with commercial counsel on contract negotiations.
  • Manage contract intake, prioritization, and deal pipeline.
  • Apply fallback positions and carve-out strategies to resolve roadblocks while limiting risk.
  • Contribute to and leverage playbooks/cheat sheets for negotiations.
  • Review and redline agreements independently with escalation for non-standard terms.
  • Identify and help implement process improvements, including contract lifecycle management.
  • Lead internal calls on deal structure and open issues; support live negotiations for lower-complexity transactions.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain strong client partnerships.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts, ideally SaaS and technology agreements.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency in Word and Excel.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Desire to collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving tech environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 annually
  • Annual bonus + restricted stock unit grant eligibility
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Employee perks supporting family, finances, and well-being

Why Paylocity?
We don’t just talk about culture—we live it. At Paylocity, diverse perspectives drive innovation, and every employee is welcome, valued, and free to be themselves.

Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…

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