[Hiring] Contracts Manager @EDCi

Role Description

EDCi is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Manager with a strong legal background to join our team. Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, this position is responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating business contracts while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external counsel.
• Maintaining contract templates and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Come join a high-performance team! At EDCi, we are more than just technologists. We are a team passionate about the work we do, and a family dedicated to building on our strengths and improving our challenges both individually and collectively.

If you’re a talented professional looking to help lead a cutting-edge growing company and seek a flexible, family-oriented work environment, we want to talk to you!

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 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.
• 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.
• Ability 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.

Benefits

• Remote work from home.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Bring Your Own PC Policy.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Casual dress.
• Funded training and certifications.
• Health, dental & vision insurance.
• 401K match.
• And much more!