Job Description:
Title: Contract Writer
Reports To: Senior Manager, Contracts
Location: Purchase, NY
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Who We Are:
Triton International is the world's largest lessor of intermodal containers with an owned and managed container fleet of more than 7.0 million twenty-foot equivalent units. We provide our customers with efficiency and certainty in an unpredictable world. Our customers depend on our extensive worldwide network and large equipment inventory to meet their needs and help keep global commerce moving forward. We are guided by our values of integrity, reliability, creativity, excellence, teamwork, and long-term view, alongside core competencies that foster a culture of leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth. Together, these principles empower our team, driving our continued success and cementing our position as an industry leader.
Why You'll Love This Job:
As part of the Triton Team you will play an integral part in our mission "to support the supply chains that connect the world."
- Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the global supply chain.
- Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and grow your career with us.
- Culture: Be part of a supportive, innovative, and diverse team where your ideas are valued.
- Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a Contract Writer to join our dynamic Contracts team. This is a non-attorney role focused on commercial execution, operational excellence, and contract lifecycle management. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting and managing equipment leasing contracts for Triton's global business operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather information, clarify contract requirements, and draft contracts using established templates, ensuring adherence to Triton's policy and legal requirements. You will also manage the contract lifecycle, including approvals, execution, filing, and amendments/renewals. This role offers a long-term growth path within contracts, commercial operations, and contract management leadership.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technologically proficient, particularly with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and AI-enabled tools and possess strong analytical skills to break down complex information, spot trends, and ask relevant questions to produce high quality and accurate documentation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Receive requests from marketers, prepare contractual documentation for deals and provide timely responses to contract-related requests.
- Work collaboratively with the Legal department to prepare non-standard legal clauses and other tailored contract requests.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of Triton's deal structures, product lines and commercial objectives.
- Collaborate with the Billing department as needed to ensure accurate and timely customer billing.
- Perform additional projects as needed.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree required. Preferred fields of study include Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline. Relevant certifications (e.g., paralegal certification) are a plus.
- 1-2 years of experience working in an in-house contracts, legal operations or contract administration role preferred.
- Experience in the equipment leasing, shipping or logistics industries, or comparable experience in asset leasing, finance, or B2B commercial contracting preferred.
- Proficiency with contract templates, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, and AI-enabled tools required.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
- Demonstrated commitment to building a long-term career in contracts and commercial operations (not a pre-law track).
- Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess issues and propose practical solutions.
- Highly responsive, organized and detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be at a commutable distance (within 50 miles) to the Purchase, NY office.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
You'll Succeed Here If You Are:
- Aligned with Triton's company values, which include Integrity, Reliability, Creativity, Excellence, Teamwork and Long-term View.
- Able to prioritize competing demands and meet important deadlines while working well under pressure.
- Driven and eager to learn about the container leasing business.
- A team player who strives to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully with a diverse set of individuals.
- Highly analytical, adept at applying and managing company policies, processes, and procedures to ensure that quality support and services are provided, and eager to implement process improvements and efficiencies to streamline workflows.
What We Offer:
- *Competitive salary: expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000
- Bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Generous time off
- Learning and development
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Hybrid working schedule of 4 days in the office (Monday - Thursday)
*The expected base salary range for this role is referenced above. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors will also be considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates will be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
How to Apply:
Ready to join our team? Visit our career's portal at https://www.tritoninternational.com/careers
We look forward to hearing from you!
Triton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Triton International
$75,000 - $85,000
Mar 05, 2026