TN Visa Contract Specialist Jobs
Contract Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Management Consultant category, which covers professionals analyzing procurement processes and advising on contract strategy. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with an annual allocation.
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Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.
Contract Specialist:
The Contract Specialist will be responsible for supporting Univar’s North American business operations by assisting with the review and negotiation of various commercial agreements in a broad range of areas. We are looking for someone who can ‘roll up their sleeves’, work in a fast-paced environment, provide quality legal reviews through a pragmatic and realistic lens, and is solution-oriented. We value process improvement over answering “interesting” questions of law.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including without limitation:
- Reviewing contracts per the Company’s playbooks
- Tagging contract provisions and tracking review status using the Company’s contract management system, Agiloft
- Coordinating the review of subject matter experts when needed
- Working with the commercial team to ensure any identified areas of risk are appropriately addressed
- Working with other members in the legal department and other contract stakeholders to resolve issues in the applicable contract
- Assist with creating and updating contract templates and playbooks
- Perform other related and administrative duties as required or requested
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum undergraduate degree in business, law, or relevant field
- 3-5 years of experience reviewing contracts, preferably a mix of law-firm experience and in-house experience
- Demonstrable skill in negotiating and understanding contract provisions and risk allocation
- Culture fit is an essential requirement. We will favor candidates who are not only open minded, but who embrace innovative approaches to the delivery of legal services
- Effective verbal and written communication and presentation styles to interact with diverse audiences, including external customers, senior management, company and outside attorneys and business associates
- Ability to operate within a matrixed management environment
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic with the initiative to work independently
- High level of integrity supported by sound judgment and ethics
- Non-legal business or other “real world” experience
- Utilization of contract management system, like Agiloft
Where You'll Work:
This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our headquarters in Downers Grove, IL
Pay & Benefits:
- The salary range is $73,000 - $80,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
- The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
- Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.
What You Can Expect:
- Strong work/life flexibility
- To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
- To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
- Competitive pay and benefits
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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A Place Where People Matter.
Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.
Contract Specialist:
The Contract Specialist will be responsible for supporting Univar’s North American business operations by assisting with the review and negotiation of various commercial agreements in a broad range of areas. We are looking for someone who can ‘roll up their sleeves’, work in a fast-paced environment, provide quality legal reviews through a pragmatic and realistic lens, and is solution-oriented. We value process improvement over answering “interesting” questions of law.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including without limitation:
- Reviewing contracts per the Company’s playbooks
- Tagging contract provisions and tracking review status using the Company’s contract management system, Agiloft
- Coordinating the review of subject matter experts when needed
- Working with the commercial team to ensure any identified areas of risk are appropriately addressed
- Working with other members in the legal department and other contract stakeholders to resolve issues in the applicable contract
- Assist with creating and updating contract templates and playbooks
- Perform other related and administrative duties as required or requested
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum undergraduate degree in business, law, or relevant field
- 3-5 years of experience reviewing contracts, preferably a mix of law-firm experience and in-house experience
- Demonstrable skill in negotiating and understanding contract provisions and risk allocation
- Culture fit is an essential requirement. We will favor candidates who are not only open minded, but who embrace innovative approaches to the delivery of legal services
- Effective verbal and written communication and presentation styles to interact with diverse audiences, including external customers, senior management, company and outside attorneys and business associates
- Ability to operate within a matrixed management environment
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic with the initiative to work independently
- High level of integrity supported by sound judgment and ethics
- Non-legal business or other “real world” experience
- Utilization of contract management system, like Agiloft
Where You'll Work:
This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our headquarters in Downers Grove, IL
Pay & Benefits:
- The salary range is $73,000 - $80,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
- The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
- Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.
What You Can Expect:
- Strong work/life flexibility
- To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
- To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
- Competitive pay and benefits
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!
We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.
Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Specialist
Frame your credentials around procurement expertise
TN classification for Contract Specialists relies on the Management Consultant category. Your resume and degree documentation must connect your background directly to contract analysis, procurement strategy, or vendor management, not general business administration.
Target employers with active federal contracting work
Government contractors and defense primes routinely hire Contract Specialists and understand TN sponsorship requirements. Searching for roles tied to FAR compliance or federal procurement gives you a hiring pool already familiar with the documentation involved.
Confirm your degree field before approaching employers
A degree in business, law, supply chain, or a directly related field supports the Management Consultant TN category. If your degree is in an unrelated discipline, gather documentation showing how your coursework and experience map to contract management functions.
Get your employer to commit before filing
TN status requires an actual job offer, not a prospective one. Before your employer drafts the support letter, confirm they'll state your role as a management consultant function and specify the temporary, project-based or ongoing advisory nature of the work.
Use Migrate Mate to identify TN-ready employers
Migrate Mate filters Contract Specialist openings by TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who have already navigated the process. Search the platform before spending time on roles where sponsorship is uncertain or untested.
Prepare for CBP questions on consultant versus employee status
Canadian applicants entering at the port of entry should be ready to explain why the role qualifies as consulting work rather than permanent employment. Bring a clear employer letter, your contract or offer, and any project scope documentation CBP may request.
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Find Contract Specialist JobsContract Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contract Specialist role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is framed. Contract Specialists qualify under the TN Management Consultant category when the position involves analyzing procurement processes, advising on contract strategy, or solving specific contracting problems. Roles that look like permanent staff positions rather than advisory functions can face pushback at the border or consulate, so the employer support letter needs to clearly describe the analytical and consultative nature of the work.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Contract Specialist roles?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, which means you can secure status and start working without waiting for a random selection. H-1B requires registration in March, a lottery draw, and a start date no earlier than October 1 of that year. For a Contract Specialist with Canadian or Mexican citizenship and a qualifying degree, TN is faster and more predictable. The trade-off is that TN does not support dual intent, so it's not a direct path to a green card the way an H-1B can be.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must supply a support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, the specific duties you'll perform, the consulting or analytical nature of the work, your qualifications, and the temporary duration of the position. The letter should also state your salary and confirm the employer-employee relationship. CBP or the consulate will use this letter to assess whether the role fits the Management Consultant TN category, so vague language about responsibilities creates unnecessary risk.
Where can I find Contract Specialist jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles with TN sponsorship. Instead of filtering through general job postings and guessing which employers will support TN status, Migrate Mate surfaces Contract Specialist roles from employers who have already indicated willingness to sponsor, saving you time and reducing the risk of pursuing dead ends.
Can Mexican citizens get TN sponsorship for Contract Specialist jobs the same way Canadians can?
The qualification criteria are identical, but the process differs. Mexican citizens cannot apply at a port of entry and must go through consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico. There is also a USMCA annual allocation for Mexican TN professionals, though it has historically not been reached. Processing times at Mexican consulates vary, so Mexican applicants should account for scheduling wait times when negotiating a start date with their employer.
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