Job Description

Global Contract Specialist, APAC

Hong Kong | Contract Management

Are you a seasoned contract professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, global environment? Do you enjoy partnering with sales, procurement, legal, and senior stakeholders to drive smart, compliant business decisions?

First Advantage is looking for a Global Contract Specialist, APAC to manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of client and vendor contracts while serving as a trusted contractual advisor across our global organization.

As the Global Contract Specialist, APAC, you will own the full contract lifecycle - from initial request through execution and distribution - ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and operational requirements. You will act as a key liaison between sales, procurement, legal, and global stakeholders, playing a critical role in enabling business growth across the region.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a contractual subject matter expert, ensuring contract redlines and approvals align with business, operational, and regulatory requirements
• Manage and review standard agreements and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete prior to execution
• Partner with sales and procurement to assemble required documentation for specialized services
• Support contract negotiations and serve as the liaison between sales/procurement, global operations, and legal—representing the company (with Legal) on client and vendor calls
• Draft routine contract language, manage SLAs, and support contractual documentation administration and renewals
• Maintain contract records and renewal reminders within the contract management system
• Deliver contract management training and refresher sessions to stakeholders
• Support strategic and company‑wide initiatives from a contract management perspective
• Provide support to corporate in‑house counsel
• Mentor and provide day‑to‑day guidance to entry‑level professionals
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support overall business performance

What You Bring

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a matrixed, multinational environment under tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of contract management principles, terms, and conditions
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM or contract management tools
• Solutions‑driven, action‑oriented, adaptable, and detail‑focused

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (Paralegal Certification is a plus)
• 3–5 years of corporate contracting experience, including at least 2 years supporting sales of services
• Hands‑on experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and redlining contracts such as MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, and SLAs
• Experience working in an international or multinational environment

Working Environment & Additional Details

• Normal office environment
• Individual Contributor role
• Travel: Not required

Additional Posting Details:

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Regional scope: APAC with global stakeholder exposure

Why Join Us?

At First Advantage, you’ll be part of a collaborative, global team where your expertise directly supports business growth and risk management. This is a great opportunity to expand your regional and global impact while working with experienced professionals across the organization.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now or refer someone from your network!

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.