Contracts Advisor

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and oversee state agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), amendments and change orders, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements, software/SaaS/technology contracts, vendor and subcontractor agreements, as well as agreements related to state, local, and commercial healthcare services.

• Direct negotiations of contracts with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and business partners.

• Assess contractual risks and offer management recommendations for risk mitigation.

• Clarify contract terms and assist internal legal and contracts team members regarding rights, obligations, and compliance requirements.

• Partner with U.S.-based contract managers, attorneys, and business leaders to address legal, commercial, operational, and compliance issues.

• Facilitate bid and procurement processes, including reviewing proposals and contracts for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and government healthcare opportunities.

• Ensure that contracts adhere to corporate policies, relevant laws, healthcare regulations, privacy standards, and contracting norms.

• Offer training and support to internal stakeholders on contract processes and risk management strategies.

• Promote contract governance throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12-15 years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or related fields.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management principles.

• Capacity to independently review, negotiate, and manage intricate agreements while influencing stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and summarizing contracts and associated risks with minimal oversight.

• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, including the capability to effectively engage with U.S.-based executives and legal professionals.

• Strong aptitude for identifying, interpreting, and summarizing contractual terms and conveying legal and business implications to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.

• Experience in supporting U.S. healthcare, healthcare technology, managed care, health plan, or Medicaid-related contracts.

• Knowledge of healthcare privacy, data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with U.S. state government contracts, healthcare procurements, or large-scale outsourcing agreements.

• Experience working within a multinational or global organization supporting U.S.-based operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work environment.

• Working hours from 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM (IST).

• High level of ownership for contract strategy, compliance, and enterprise risk management.

• Opportunity to influence enterprise contract governance, compliance frameworks, and operational efficiency.