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While you may know Staples as the world’s leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products – a division of Staples – is a national leader in the promotional products industry. At Staples Promotional Products, we help customers build love for their brands with customized merchandise solutions. Whatever story they want to tell, connection they want to make, or goal they need to deliver, Staples Promo makes it easy to design promo experiences that create lasting impact. Join our winning team!
As an SPP Contract Specialist, you will help move business forward by shaping clear, compliant, and commercially sound agreements for our promotional products business. Working with attorney supervision when needed, you will partner with internal teams and third parties to review, draft, and negotiate contracts, address contract questions, support regulatory research, and improve contracting processes. This is an opportunity to combine legal knowledge, business judgment, and practical problem-solving in a highly collaborative role with broad visibility across the organization.
What you will be doing:
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including services, vendor, manufacturing, licensing, merchandising, and related contracts.
Lead contract discussions with counterparties, keeping timelines, open issues, and approvals moving toward resolution.
Help internal teams apply approved contract standards and route exceptions or higher-risk issues for attorney review.
Maintain accurate contract information in Staples contract management systems and support a centralized, accessible contract repository.
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and summarize practical takeaways for attorney and business review.
Support training for internal teams on contract and legal topics, including updates arising from legal or process changes.
Analyze contract data, obligations, and performance indicators to identify risks, efficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Organize cross-functional contracting initiatives, ensuring stakeholders understand next steps, dependencies, and deadlines.
Exercise sound judgment within defined parameters, balancing business objectives with legal, financial, operational, and compliance considerations.
What You Bring to the Table:
A collaborative, service-oriented approach and the responsiveness to support multiple internal clients and priorities.
A practical, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to use good judgment in fast-moving business situations.
Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to keep discussions productive, professional, and aligned on outcomes.
Strong attention to detail, discretion, and a results-focused approach to solving problems and moving complex work forward.
The ability to build trust across functions by translating complex information into practical, business-friendly guidance.
What’s needed: Basic Qualifications:
4 to 6 years of experience supporting commercial contracts.
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and a solid understanding of legal terminology and contract-formation principles.
Experience conducting legal or regulatory research and preparing clear summaries for business or legal audiences.
Experience managing multiple contract-related projects, priorities, or workstreams from intake through completion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to learn and work effectively in internal and external databases.
Ability to handle confidential information with appropriate care and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
Paralegal certification.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience supporting eCommerce, marketing, sales, or promotional products businesses.
Experience using contract lifecycle management tools, contract data, or standardized templates to improve workflow consistency.
Demonstrated ability to transfer prior legal and business knowledge to new and changing fact patterns.
We Offer:
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
- Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
- Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
About UsStaples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- 4 to 6 years of experience supporting commercial contracts
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
- Understanding of legal terminology and contract-formation principles
- Experience conducting legal or regulatory research and preparing clear summaries
- Experience managing multiple contract-related projects, priorities, or workstreams from intake through completion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to learn and work effectively in internal and external databases
- Ability to handle confidential information with appropriate care and discretion
- Paralegal certification
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience supporting eCommerce, marketing, sales, or promotional products businesses
- Experience using contract lifecycle management tools, contract data, or standardized templates to improve workflow consistency
- Ability to transfer prior legal and business knowledge to new and changing fact patterns
Staples Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Staples and has not been reviewed or approved by Staples.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings are described as broad, including wellness reimbursements, emotional support and coaching, legal services, identity theft protection, and pet insurance. Employee discounts and select on-site amenities are also positioned as meaningful add-ons beyond basic coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are presented as relatively expansive, including paid time off, company-recognized holidays, and a personal or flexible holiday option. Vacation that grows with tenure and PTO flexibility are highlighted as valued elements.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Healthcare benefits explicitly include gender-affirming care alongside medical, dental, and vision coverage. Family and caregiver programs also include support that references LGBTQ+ considerations and broader life-stage needs.
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What We Do
For nearly 40 years, Staples has been a trusted leader in delivering end-to-end workplace solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, strategic solutions, and services including print and marketing, shipping, technology, and travel. Its specialized assortment includes high-quality office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, and breakroom essentials, all supported by best-in-class supply chain capabilities and a dedicated team of experts committed to making the workday easier. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, Staples operates throughout North America via direct B2B sales, e-commerce, and more than 900 retail stores. To learn more, visit your local U.S. Staples store, download the Staples app, explore Staples.com or StaplesBusiness.com, or follow @Staples on social media.
