Senior Legal Contracts Manager

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

📋 Description

• Draft and modify commercial agreements, amendments, order forms, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, legal correspondence, and internal policy documents.

• Analyze, interpret, and clarify contracts and legal documents, pinpointing obligations, termination and renewal processes, pricing and fee terms, as well as discrepancies.

• Create written summaries and recommendations for legal counsel and business stakeholders.

• Elevate novel, high-risk, or ambiguous issues along with proposed solutions.

• Review contract redlines throughout Premier’s supply chain service lines, identifying significant changes, deviations from approved positions, and unacceptable risk transfers.

• Lead negotiations with business counterparts and representatives from other parties.

• Engage in complex negotiations alongside attorneys and business stakeholders.

• Monitor open issues, deal status, and turnaround commitments.

• Act as a liaison for sourcing, operations, and member field teams.

• Convert business objectives into contractual language and interpret legal risks into business terms.

• Develop and sustain contract templates, clause libraries, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks.

• Enhance contracting processes and intake procedures.

• Ensure accurate contract records are maintained within the contract lifecycle management system.

• Address inquiries from Premier members and suppliers.

• Assist with special projects as required.

• Perform other related duties to fulfill organizational needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (required).

• Bachelor’s degree (required).

• Experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.

• Proficient in drafting, redlining, and interpreting commercial contracts and other legal documents.

• Experience leading and participating in contract negotiations.

• Strong ability to write clearly, concisely, and in plain English; writing samples will be requested.

• Capability to collaborate with attorneys, sourcing professionals, and representatives from large health systems and corporations.

• Ability to articulate the business rationale behind contractual engagements and present information effectively to senior management and contracting staff.

• Strong business and financial acumen.

• Working knowledge of commercial contract law concepts and healthcare regulatory factors affecting GPO contracting.

• Ability to meet deadlines and swiftly adapt to changing priorities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Proficiency in operating computer programs and software.

• Effective communication skills, both in person and electronically.

• Capability to make independent decisions.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a business setting.

• Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods and perform sedentary tasks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401k retirement program.

• Paid time off.

• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans.

• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.

• Various perks and discounts.

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes.