Job Description
Job Description
Surge Staffing is a national leader with over 50 years of experience providing quality staffing and innovative workforce solutions. We take priority in building personal, long-term partnerships with our clients, and ensuring that each placement is the right fit. We are unlike other staffing agencies in that we take the time to get to know your company and its goals. Our national network has connected more than 122,000 employees on an annual basis and growing.
Surge is seeking a Contracts & Compliance Analyst that will support in-house counsel and the Contract Operations Supervisor by assisting with contract preparation, negotiation, compliance reviews, and legal research. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to ensure organizational compliance and minimize risk.
This position is a full-time, direct hire position located in (HQ) Columbus, Ohio.
The Surge Staffing Legal Department plays a vital role in supporting the company’s mission of delivering trusted workforce solutions nationwide. Our team partners closely with all departments to ensure legal, contractual, and regulatory compliance across business operations. We provide guidance on contract negotiations, risk management, collections, and policy development, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. The department’s collaborative approach balances business objectives with sound legal judgment—helping Surge operate efficiently, ethically, and in alignment with its strategic goals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage multiple priorities and a high volume of contracts under tight deadlines.
- Escalate complex contractual issues when necessary, exercising sound commercial judgment.
- Ensure all contracts, including leases, align with business objectives and risk management strategies.
- Review signed contracts for additional documentation requirements.
- Draft and revise initial lease agreements.
- Collaborate with internal departments on compliance and contract-related matters.
- Conduct legal research and analyze laws, regulations, and requirements relevant to Surge’s operations.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the legal department.
- Assist attorneys with collections matters and related legal correspondence.
- Draft and issue cease-and-desist letters.
- Create, revise, and maintain standard contract templates, addenda, and supporting documents.
- Summarize key contractual terms, obligations, and renewal dates for internal tracking.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical contract files within the company’s contract management system.
- Track contract renewals, expirations, and terminations to ensure timely follow-up.
- Draft and update Employee Handbooks to reflect evolving legal and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with external counsel on collections and monitor case progress.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract negotiation, compliance, and legal research.
- Strong business and legal acumen. Ability to balance business objectives with risk mitigation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional analytical ability and attention to detail in contract review.
- High integrity and sound ethical judgment.
- Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Strong understanding of contract law, corporate structure, and key legal concepts in commercial transactions.
- Ability to translate complex legal language into clear, actionable insights for non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
Soft Skills
- Must be able to take directions from attorneys and non-attorneys alike, including those not within the chain of command.
- Able to get along well with others.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat and comfort with digital document management systems.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently.
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team initiatives and process improvements.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with minimal supervision.
- Receptive to feedback and eager to continuously improve processes and skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Surge Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at ProfessionalStaffing@surgestaffing.com.