Job Description
Negotiates and oversees administration of terms and conditions for organization IT contracts; advises management on contractual rights and obligations, provides interpretation of terms and conditions, and participates in developing IT Contracting Policy. Collaborates and coordinates with Legal, Procurement and other departments. Reviews company and customer objectives, and resolves issues regarding contract compliance; researches and recommends contract policies and procedures, maintains strong understanding of industry best practices and current developments in contract administration.
Job Responsibility
- Provides strategic advice and guidance to the Counsel function. Drafts, edits and negotiates contractual terms and conditions with vendors and assists Procurement Department in negotiations of technology agreements including, but not limited to, negotiation of business terms and conditions of software subscription and license agreements, hardware acquisition contracts, maintenance and support agreements, service and consulting contracts, and system renewal/ upgrade contracts.
- Works with the technical teams to analyze acquisition requirements ;advises all levels of staff and management regarding contract terms and conditions, applicable policies and procedures, and best practices to advance IT department business objectives.
- Maintains database of contracts including key terms and conditions necessary for the proper administration of IT agreements.
- Responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations ;advises project leaders regarding contractual issues ;works with vendors and organization teams to understand and resolve contractual issues.
- Prepares management reports regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
- Monitors active contracts and assists IT staff with ensuring contractual commitments are understood and met.
- Oversees contract tracking system to assure timely renewal/bid process and notification of expiration.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Juris Doctor and admission to New York State Bar required.
- 10+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.
- Transactional Lawyer with IT & Healthcare experience preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ years of leadership or management experience
- Transactional law experience with IT and healthcare experience
What We Do
Northwell Health is New York’s largest private employer and health care provider, with 23 hospitals and nearly 800 outpatient facilities. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 74,000+ employees – 18,500+ nurses and 14,200+ credentialed physicians, including about 4,500 employed doctors and nearly 3,300 members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu. Interested in a career at Northwell Health?
