Contract Associate II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Execute the vendor contracting process and manage the complete lifecycle of vendor agreements, encompassing drafting, negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination.

• Offer coaching and training to new employees regarding contracting policies and best practices.

• Oversee all stages of the vendor contracting process to ensure timely and precise execution.

• Create contracts utilizing pre-approved corporate templates.

• Evaluate, analyze, and negotiate contract documents provided by vendors.

• Review and address redlines and proposed modifications, collaborating with legal counsel on escalations or non-standard terms.

• Work in conjunction with legal counsel and business stakeholders to align on business intentions, operational requirements, and compliance obligations.

• Manage template libraries, clause banks, and contracting playbooks.

• Act as the main point of contact among contracting, legal counsel, Procurement, and business teams.

• Aid in vendor due diligence, onboarding, continuous monitoring, audits, and compliance.

• Monitor contract obligations, renewals, and compliance milestones.

• Enhance contracting workflows, procedures, and turnaround times.

• Utilize contract lifecycle management systems and reporting tools to oversee contracting activities.

• Create metrics and dashboards to assess contracting performance, risk exposure, and vendor compliance.

• Identify opportunities to boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance contract quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• At least 1 year of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, including reviewing redlines and vendor documents.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.

• Capacity to adjust workload priorities based on necessary timeframes.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, requiring minimal supervision.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability (STD)

• Long-term disability (LTD)

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan