Contract Review Associate

About the role

The Contract Review Associate is a mid-level professional role within the CU Innovations faculty consulting contracting team. This position supports the review and processing of faculty consulting agreements and related contracts to ensure alignment with University policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review faculty consulting agreements for compliance with established templates, policies, and procedures.
• Aid in preparing redlines and recommended edits to contracts.
• Conduct initial reviews of standard contract terms such as confidentiality, payment schedules, liability, and publication rights.
• Track contract workflow and maintain accurate records of agreement status.
• Serve as a supportive resource for faculty members with questions about consulting agreements and processes.
• Aid in updating templates, playbooks, and process documentation to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Aid in tracking and reporting key contracting metrics such as turnaround times and agreement volumes.

Work Location

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in legal studies, business, public administration or closely related field; 2 years of professional experience in contract review, contract administration, or a related professional field.
• Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) and three (3) years of professional experience in contract review, contract administration, or public administration; Experience working in a university, research, or academic medical center environment; Familiarity with contract law principles and standard business/legal terms; Experience using workflow or contract management tools such as Ironclad; Prior experience independently reviewing and liaising on contracts.

Why Join Us

CU Innovations is an integral part of The University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus, a top-tier academic medical institution, collaborating with pioneering researchers, clinicians, staff, and external partners at the University of Colorado, staff at UCHealth and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Together, we power innovation by imagining, discovering and commercializing advanced healthcare solutions, including treatments, medical devices, and cutting-edge technologies. Our mission at CU Innovations is driven by the unique collaborative environment we operate in, and our guiding principle is to transform breakthrough discoveries and treatments into realities within an efficient ecosystem that accelerates their availability to patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.