Senior Contract Specialist

Slate Auto

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love-and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is seeking a strategic and highly collaborative Senior Contract Specialist to support our rapidly growing business. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial, this role will be instrumental in driving efficient, business-focused contract negotiations and approvals across the organization.

You will partner closely with teams including Procurement, Accessories Marketplace, Capital Equipment & Infrastructure, Service, IT, HR, Finance, and Manufacturing to guide stakeholders through the contracting process while balancing speed, risk, and operational priorities. This role requires a solutions-oriented professional who can identify risks, recommend practical paths forward, and represent Slate's interests with both internal partners and external suppliers.

If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy influencing outcomes, and want to help build contracting processes that scale with a transformative EV company, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead Contract Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements-including supply, services, capital equipment, technology, and partnership contracts-in collaboration with legal counsel and with minimal supervision.

• Drive Smart Risk Decisions: Identify legal and business risks early, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Own the Contract Lifecycle: Provide responsive, strategic support from intake through execution in a high-growth, startup environment where priorities evolve quickly.

• Partner Across the Business: Build trusted relationships with cross-functional teams to align contracting strategies with operational and financial objectives.

• Influence Outcomes: Guide stakeholders toward balanced, pragmatic decisions while maintaining appropriate governance.

• Enable Scalable Processes: Help develop and refine contracting workflows, templates, and best practices that support Slate's long-term growth.

• Serve as a Trusted Resource: Act as a go-to contracting expert with a strong understanding of Slate's products, marketplace strategy, and broader business goals.

• Bridge Business and Legal: Translate business needs into contractual terms and ensure clear communication between internal teams and Legal.

• Support Mission-Critical Deals: Track and manage negotiations tied to automotive supply, infrastructure, and marketplace partnerships that enable Slate to deliver safe, durable, and affordable EV trucks.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor's degree required

• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial contracts

• Strong knowledge of contract fundamentals and risk management practices

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, automotive, or similarly complex operational environment preferred

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities

• Proven capability to influence stakeholders without direct authority

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Proficiency with MS365 and Smartsheet (or similar workflow tools)

• Growth mindset with interest in expanding legal and commercial expertise

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.