Contract Associate III

Labcorp•San Francisco, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Contract Associate III to support the end-to-end administration of divisional client contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and maintaining client agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. This role serves as a senior contract resource, supporting business objectives through timely contract execution, contract lifecycle management, bid support, and guidance for junior contract associates. The Contract Associate III serves as a senior contracts resource responsible for managing complex client agreements, supporting bid activities, partnering with Legal and Compliance, and providing guidance to junior contract professionals.

Requirements

Associate degree
3 or more years of experience in complex contract administration.
3 or more years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial or client-facing contracts.
3 or more years of experience managing contracts through the full contract lifecycle.
3 or more years of experience using contract management systems.
3 or more years of experience supporting RFP, RFQ, or bid response activities.
3 or more years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience negotiating complex commercial, healthcare, laboratory services, or client service agreements.
2 or more years of experience serving as a lead resource or escalation point within a contracts function.
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM).

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage high-profile and complex client contracts using approved corporate templates and contract language.
Review client redlines and client-provided contract documents and determine appropriate responses using approved deviations and escalation procedures.
Prepare contract packages and supporting documentation for Law Department review.
Secure contract signatures and distribute executed agreements to clients and internal stakeholders.
Upload executed contracts and supporting documentation into the contract management system.
Partner with the Law Department to interpret contractual provisions, resolve disputes, and support legal review activities.
Identify, document, and manage contract exceptions throughout the contract lifecycle.
Advise internal stakeholders regarding contract structure, approval workflows, and contractual risk considerations.
Track and communicate contract status, execution timelines, outstanding actions, and project milestones.
Create, update, and maintain client records within the contract management system.
Support preparation and submission of responses to RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation opportunities.
Serve as an escalation resource for Contract Associate I and II team members.
Provide coaching and training on contract administration policies and procedures.
Participate in M&A project activities and contract reviews.
Communicate effectively with clients, Legal, Compliance, and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support contract execution and compliance activities.
Provide coaching, training, and knowledge sharing to team members.