Remote Managing Counsel

Summary

Join us as a Contract Manager to provide legal support and guidance related to client and vendor contract negotiation and other contractual matters within the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from accredited law school
• Licensed attorney as appropriate for local jurisdiction
• Ability to establish strong working relations with internal and external clients
• Exemplary organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay focused, effective and efficient in managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated willingness to listen and learn and proven ability to make and respectfully explain proper decisions (even when this leads to tough business discussions)
• Proficiency in MS Office and other business applications
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating all commercial agreements between the business and their clients and vendors
• Providing guidance to business teams regarding operational implications of contract terms and best practice process
• Researching and evaluating risk factors associated with business decisions and operations, and advising on possible legal issues
• Communicating with external and internal parties creating relationships of trust
• Keeping business stakeholders properly and timely informed of the progress and status of the contracts
• Keeping track of the contracting processes in the contract management and repository systems, and facilitating the signature process and uploading contracts
• Maintaining current knowledge of changes in business law, contracts legislation and other regulations
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures and contracting
• Recognizing where processes can be improved and taking initiative to improve

Preferred Qualifications

• Contracting experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Utilization of contract management system and maintenance of contracts metrics