Contract Analyst, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Legal Department

The Legal team is responsible for managing the company's legal affairs from compliance through litigation, collaborating with departments such as Sales, Operations, Human Resources, and Innovation along the way. The Legal team also works closely with external law firms to develop a comprehensive legal strategy and manages these partners to address issues efficiently and effectively. Unlike many other companies where legal roles are purely advisory, Vantage distinguishes itself by granting our legal staff the authority to directly influence business decisions. This empowers our internal team to align legal strategies with long-term operational goals, risk management, and cost efficiency to deliver outcomes that support corporate objectives. This approach allows each team member to make significant, impactful decisions, driving substantial results for the company.

Position Overview

This role will be hybrid onsite for 3 days & 2 days remotely based in Denver, Colorado.

The Contract Analyst provides excellent attention to detail, proactive, business and solution-oriented mindset to all matters. The Contract Analyst works closely with the Legal, Construction and Finance departments to review and analyze construction contracts, vendor contracts, and work authorizations prior to finalization.

Essential Job Functions

Contract Review & Validation:

• Review and analyze commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, proposals, and other related documents for validation prior to the issuance of a contract.

• Review scopes of work for conflicts with executed agreements.

Work Authorization Management:

• Assist with preparation and execution of work authorizations (project authorizations, statements of work, and service orders), ensuring that work authorizations are consistent with executed contracts.

• Work closely with Construction and Finance departments to facilitate timely execution of work authorizations.

Contract Facilitation & Compliance:

• Facilitate construction contracts process and act as point person for the Legal Department.

• Facilitate SharePoint or other contract management process flow for construction contracts.

• Work with other departments within Vantage to update compliance processes to work more efficiently.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Serve as a liaison between several departments within Vantage for legal, contract, financial, compliance items.

• Analyze vendor quotes and change order requests for accuracy and alignment with contract terms.

Reporting & Tracking:

• Prepare reports as needed to track progress of contract documents.

• Administer and track workflow of contracts to make sure all are fully executed.

Onboarding Support:

• Issue, collect, and update onboarding procedures and documentations.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Contract Management, or a related field preferred.

• Paralegal certification preferred.

Experience:

• 2-5 years experience in a contract administration or contract analyst role.

• Experience using enterprise resource planning or contract management software.

• Experience in the construction industry.

• Experience working in Ironclad is a plus but not required.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal and technical documents

• Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills that enable the candidate to balance multiple responsibilities at once and consistently meet tight deadlines

• Expertise in working with Microsoft applications, DocuSign, SharePoint

• Impeccable integrity, credibility, character and ethics

• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!