Managing Counsel - Contracts

Position Summary:

Provides legal support and guidance related to client and vendor contract negotiation and other contractual matters within the business. Serves as the point of contact for clients, consultants and suppliers on contractual matters for assigned service line(s). Acts as contractual intermediary between employees, vendors and clients, ensuring timely status, review, reconciliation, approval and execution of contracts.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Drafting, review, and negotiation of all kind of legal agreements including master services agreements, consulting services agreements, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, amendments, among others.,
• Providing accurate and timely counsel to the different internal business units and executives
• Researching and evaluating risk factors associated with business decisions and operations, and advising on possible legal issues
• Communicating with external and internal parties creating relationships of trust
• Keeping business stakeholders properly and timely informed of the progress and status of the contracts
• Keeping track of the contracting processes in the contract management and repository systems, and facilitating the signature process and uploading contracts
• Maintaining current knowledge of changes in business law, contracts legislation and other regulations
• Conducting your work with the highest degree of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in client service
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from accredited law school
• Licensed attorney as appropriate for local jurisdiction
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with contract drafting, review and negotiation

Preferred:

• Contracting experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Utilization of contract management system and maintenance of contracts metrics

Skills: 

• Ability to establish strong working relations with internal and external clients
• Exemplary organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay focused, effective and efficient in managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated willingness to listen and learn and proven ability to make and respectfully explain proper decisions (even when this leads to tough business discussions)
• Proficiency in MS Office and other business applications
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language