[Hiring] Contract Specialist @Tobii Dynavox LLC

Role Description

The Contract Specialist is responsible for every phase of contract development from researching the legal regulations to negotiating the terms and preparing the documents. He or she may collaborate with a legal team or work independently to evaluate bids and draft documents. Contract specialists are also responsible for assisting clients to terminate contracts on favorable terms.

• Contract Negotiation: Complete contract negotiations with various types of payers to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Contract Analysis: Carefully review and assess contracts, agreements, and legal documents to identify any potential risks, discrepancies, or non-compliance issues.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure that all contracts adhere to relevant laws and regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Risk Assessment: Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify and evaluate potential risks and liabilities associated with each agreement.
• Contract Modifications: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate and propose changes to contracts when necessary, aiming to protect the company's interests.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized records of contract reviews, modifications, and approvals.
• Legal Research: Stay up to date with changes in laws and regulations that may impact contract terms and update standard templates accordingly.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including legal, procurement, sales, and finance, to ensure contract alignment with business objectives.
• Contract Approval: Assist in obtaining necessary approvals for contracts and agreements, including obtaining signatures from relevant parties.
• Reporting: Prepare reports and summaries of contract reviews, highlighting key terms, risks, and recommendations.
• Legal Coordination: Ensure coordination with Legal on contract matters that may have legal significance prior to advising management of contractual risks, rights and obligations, and terms and conditions interpretations.
• Other: Perform other contract-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent with excellent academic credentials
• Paralegal
• 3+ years of contract experience

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Critical Thinking
• Independent Judgment
• Conflict Resolution
• Excellent Negotiation Skills
• Salesforce.com experience preferred
• Microsoft Office suite

Work Environment

• Ability to work with interruptions
• Keep up in a fast-paced work setting
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines

Benefits

• Empowering individuals to reach their full potential
• Collaborative work culture where curiosity is celebrated