Contracts Counsel

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Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
• 4-6 years’ work experience in a professional service organization and related experience in contract development, redlining, legal terms review, negotiations, contract management
• Proven ability to interpret complex policies and legal language and effectively communicate to internal parties
• Good human relations skills and ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) with managers, internal clients, vendors, colleagues and support staff
• Demonstrates proactivity and takes ownership of daily responsibilities and projects
• Effective organizational skills in a multitasked environment
• Sourcing experience a plus
• Extremely responsive and customer-focused; appropriate follow-up and follow-through vendor management skills
• Ability to analyze data and recommend courses of action
• Commitment to superior quality and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal / teamwork skills

Responsibilities:

• Manage administration of contracts through the ability to track, analyze, aggregate, and report necessary information.
• Redline and edit contract language, suggest alternate terms based on the needs of the engagement/stakeholder, as needed.
• Assist with first level legal review to ensure key terms and conditions are incorporated and liaise with in-house legal counsel in the review and final approval of initial contracts and renewals.
• Engage with department leaders to discuss upcoming contract renewals.
• Contribute to negotiations as liaison between internal and external personnel including in discussions on key contract terms, conditions, and pricing as required.
• Gather all contracts and accurately enter them into a contract repository system (includes updates).
• Determine key contract terms and conditions and communicate pertinent information in the Terms and Conditions of each contract to appropriate end users.
• Act as key point of contact for any questions / needs regarding contracts.
• Develop and administer standard agreement templates including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Standard contracts, and Statements of Work.
• Support Vendor Governance process including onboarding, relationship management and off-boarding of vendors
• Maintain and facilitate proactive planning and contract management meetings with key stakeholders.