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College of American Pathologists Contract Specialist in Northfield, Illinois
Who we are? As the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.
Our Culture
CAP employees make a meaningful difference by partnering with colleagues customers and members on challenging and rewarding work
CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourage opportunities to further develop their skills—offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills
We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, 401K, and more
Brief Description
The Contract Specialist will:
Review, draft, and lead the negotiation of a wide variety of contracts and other transactional documents.
Participate regularly in meetings with internal management and personnel and with suppliers and vendors.
Possess the professional education, experience, skills and judgement required to work with a high degree of independence on a significant volume and wide variety of complex transactions.
Specific Duties
The Contract Specialist will:
Pre-contract stage:
Participate in internal meetings to learn the business goals, technical goals, and requirements of the contract;
Participate in RFx processes;
Review and negotiate NDAs;
Conduct risk assessments and due diligence, as needed;
Provide guidance to enhance ultimate contractual outcomes;
Contract stage:
Review, draft, and lead the negotiation of a wide variety of contracts and other transactional documents;
Identify and advise management and other stakeholders of contractual risks and mitigating alternatives;
Ensure compliance of all transactional documents with all applicable legal requirements and contractual obligations to third parties; and
Post-contract stage:
Review, draft, and negotiate change orders, and assist with vendor management as needed.
General:
Draft and update contract templates.
Devise and revise internal procedures related to transactions.
Manage intellectual property filings and registrations.
Manage annual liability insurance renewal process.
Facilitate business rental automobile insurance claim management with carrier(s).
Maintain the contract administration database.
Work closely with internal management and personnel in cross-functional teams.
Achieve a high degree of familiarity with the organizational structure, procedures and personnel of the CAP.
Knowledge/ Skills
Personal:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong sense of responsibility, conscientiousness, and high level of integrity.
Professional:
Significant knowledge of and experience in transactional law.
Capable of handling a broad variety of transactions and issues including: IS hardware and software, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, healthcare, government procurement, international trade, insurance, intellectual property, leasing, licensing, data security and data privacy, anti-corruption, professional services, contracting and subcontracting, employment, employee benefits.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
Sound and practical business judgment.
Capable of working with a high degree of independence.
Able to organize, prioritize, and manage projects effectively.
Able to remain informed of legal developments.
Technical:
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Education/ Experience
Education:
General: bachelor’s degree.
Legal: J.D. or a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate. Other substantial forms of legal education may be considered in tandem with significant transactional legal experience.
Experience:
Required: significant experience in transactional law in a law firm or in a corporate or government legal department.
Additional: other legal experience, such as litigation, and relevant business experience may be considered in tandem with transactional legal experience.
Location: The Contract Specialist role is based out of the Northfield, IL headquarters and must reside within reasonable commute to the office.
“The College of American Pathologists requires all new hires in customer-facing roles to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. If you are unsure whether this position is customer-facing, please inquire with Human Resources. As required by applicable law, The College of American Pathologists will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.”
Equal Opportunity Employer The CAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal law and the applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Polygraph Protection Act
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