Commercial Contracts Specialist - Interim to Hire
Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, WA; Spokane, WA; or Boise, ID
Compensation: $40-50 hour W-2, with access to medical benefits, PTO, and a 401(k)
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, standard daytime business hours in the local time zone
Duration: Initial six-month contract, with the intention to convert to permanent employment, potentially around the three-month mark
Anticipated Start: After January 1, 2027
About the Opportunity
Korn Ferry is seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist for an interim-to-permanent assignment with a confidential client in the wholesale distribution industry. The selected professional will be engaged through Korn Ferry on a W-2 basis.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this position will handle day-to-day commercial contracting within a lean legal department. The successful candidate will independently draft, review, and negotiate agreements, work directly with business stakeholders, and exercise practical judgment about matters requiring the General Counsel's involvement.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced contracts professional who enjoys hands-on work and is interested in a potential long-term position.
Key Responsibilities
Independently draft, review, and negotiate customer, vendor, supplier, services, procurement, and related commercial agreements.
Handle day-to-day contracting needs and communicate directly with internal business stakeholders and external counterparties.
Evaluate proposed contract terms, prepare revisions, and help resolve contractual issues in support of business objectives.
Partner with the General Counsel on legal questions and escalate complex or nonstandard contractual issues as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Strong, hands-on commercial contracts experience, including independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
In-house experience working directly with business stakeholders on commercial contracting matters.
Ability to manage day-to-day contracting needs independently and work effectively within a lean legal department.
Practical judgment, attention to detail, and clear communication when discussing contract terms with business teams and counterparties.
Availability for a full-time, 40-hour workweek and a hybrid schedule from one of the designated office locations.
Interest in and openness to converting to permanent employment with the client.
Preferred Experience
Background in distribution, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, logistics, retail, or manufacturing.
Beverage distribution experience and familiarity with supplier or distribution agreements.
Exposure to logistics contracts or government contracting.
Experience with contract lifecycle management systems or related contracting technology.
Location and Work Arrangement
Candidates must be able to work from an office in Vancouver, Washington; Spokane, Washington; or Boise, Idaho. The position is hybrid, and the specific onsite schedule will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Interview Process
The anticipated process begins with an interview with the General Counsel. An additional interview with a business stakeholder may be included.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
