Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Review customer redlines to EDCi standard customer contracts including standard business contracts, HIPAA-related contracts, subcontractor and vendor/partner contracts
• Complete comprehensive reviews of contracts and terms/conditions to identify, mitigate, and eliminate unusual risks, liabilities, and remedies in accordance with policies and sound business judgment
• Collaborate with external counsel and senior leaders, negotiate redlines with customers, and lead/drive legal collaboration efforts
• Provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions to management and other business leads
• Act as a focal point for internal and external communications on contract matters
• Participate in the sales process by providing expert guidance and knowledge on the contracting process
• Lead, potentially with outside legal parties, customer conference calls reviewing proposed redlines and negotiate agreed upon contract language
• Collaborate with/escalate to COO atypical contract language or contract requests
• Maintain and regularly update EDCi contract templates and business processes given business needs and regulation changes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, sales, professional services, finance, information technology and security teams to ensure contract terms align with business objectives
• Identify potential risks in contracts and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate exposure
• Maintain contract tracking tools and contract repository and track key contract deadlines and obligations
• Participate in health care contract requirements including attestations, audit processes, and BAA tracking
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legal standards with the assistance of counsel
• Ensure all customers and vendors have contracts that represent EDCi’s business needs
• Review legal expenses, classify by internal departments, and submit for payment
• Stay up to date with changes in contract law, industry regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to EDCi’s business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies or a related field required
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal review or a related role, preferably in technology
• Demonstrated knowledge of contractual legal issues, provisions and applications, including a basic understanding of related insurance matters
• Strong contract development and negotiation skills, including the development and implementation of risk mitigation standards and measures
• Preferred background in healthcare, legal, technology, or security industries
• Ensure timely turnaround of redlines to speed contracts process
• Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation principles, and risk management
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize according to importance and react well under pressure
• Able to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
• Process-improvement oriented and willing to take initiative
• Excellent written and oral communication techniques, including presentational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with managers, vendors, and customers
• Strong critical thinking skills