Lead Contract Associate

Job Summary

To support strategic contracting initiatives, the full-time remote Lead Contract Associate will oversee complex contracting activities, mentor team members, and collaborate with legal and business stakeholders to ensure contract integrity and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of high-profile client contracts while managing escalations and client communications
• Provide advanced coaching and mentoring on contract strategy, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and compliance requirements
• Oversee contract data integrity, reporting, and analytics to support legal and business stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of progressive contract management or administration experience, including complex agreements
• Advanced contract drafting and negotiation skills within established standards
• Experience with various representative agreements such as Laboratory Services Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Familiarity with contract management systems and tools like iCertis, Conga, and Salesforce