Senior Legal Contracts Manager

Overview

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel, this role supports day-to-day contracting needs across the organization’s supply chain service lines. The Senior Contract Specialist drafts and revises commercial agreements and related documents, reviews and responds to contract redlines, and leads or participates in negotiations with business counterparts. This position does not practice law or provide legal advice; all work is performed under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Contract Development and Management (40%)

  • Draft and revise straightforward commercial contracts, amendments, order forms, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, legal letters, and internal policy documents using approved templates and from scratch.
  • Read, interpret, and explain contracts and other legal documents independently, including identifying obligations, termination and renewal mechanics, pricing and fee terms, and inconsistencies.
  • Prepare clear written summaries and recommendations for counsel and business owners; escalate novel, high-risk, or ambiguous issues with a proposed resolution.

• Contract Redline Review and Negotiation (40%)

  • Review contract redlines returned from negotiations across all supply chain service lines; identify substantive changes, departures from approved positions, and unacceptable risk shifts; recommend or apply responsive language.
  • Lead negotiations directly with business counterparts and counterparty representatives on assigned agreements, and participate in more complex negotiations alongside attorneys and business owners.
  • Track open issues, deal status, and turnaround commitments; proactively communicate status to business owners and counsel.

• Client Support and Contract Operations (20%)

  • Serve as a responsive point of contact for internal clients in sourcing, operations, and member field teams—translating business objectives into workable contract language and legal risk into business terms.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, clause libraries, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks; contribute to process and intake improvement.
  • Maintain accurate contract records in the organization’s contract lifecycle management system; respond to inquiries from members and suppliers; support special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Work Experience: 5 or more years of applicable experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of applicable experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation—in-house, in a law firm, or in a sourcing, procurement, or contract management function
• Proficiency in drafting, redlining, and interpreting commercial contracts and other legal documents
• Experience leading and participating in contract negotiations
• Strong business and professional writing (writing samples will be requested)
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys, sourcing professionals, and representatives of large health systems and corporations
• Ability to articulate the business case driving a contractual engagement and present to senior management and contracting staff (individually and in group settings)
• Good business and financial acumen, including working knowledge of commercial contract law concepts and healthcare regulatory considerations affecting GPO contracting

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Adapt to change quickly and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
• Make independent decisions
• Work collaboratively in a closely shared business environment with peers and varying interruptions

Compensation & Benefits

• Internal salary range: $113,000 - $188,000
• Final salary is dependent upon market factors including departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location.
• Benefits for qualified full-time and part-time employees may include:
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401k retirement program
  • Paid time off
  • Participation in employee incentive plans
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Location and Work Schedule

• Work may be done from the Charlotte, NC office according to the preferred schedule or remotely.

Travel

• No travel required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Working conditions: Remote
• Physical demands: Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects). Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Equal Opportunity

This employer provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.