Contract Manager/ Paralegal

DeepSight Technology•St. Louis, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the legal department and includes contract lifecycle management, contract drafting, review and negotiation, contract research, cross functional collaboration on a variety of contracts, and risk management.

Requirements

4-6 years minimum relevant/transferable work experience
Contract review/analyst, paralegal experience a plus
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
General knowledge of contract management and related processes
Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels and collaboration skills in a variety of settings
Strong attention to detail with draft and review experience
Strategic and analytical problem solver with business acumen.
Strong prioritization skills and ability to work independently
Track record of working cross-functionally to achieve organization goals while showcasing prioritization skills
Experience using Document Management Systems and comfortable learning/utilizing new contract-related applications and tools
Proficiency in MS Word (including Track Changes and document compare) required.
Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Teams and Google Documents

Nice To Haves

Medical device or MedTech experience a plus
Patent or Trademark experience a plus

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, negotiate and administer contracts to facilitate company objectives and goals
Ensure contract compliance with company policies and regulations
Collaborate with internal teams, across functions and stakeholders, to provide contract support, maintain operational consistency and align contract terms with business objectives, legal standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance on contract interpretation and potential risks to support decision making
Identify contract risks, gaps, or inconsistencies and provide clear recommendations to resolve them
Maintain, organize, and work through a queue of contracts efficiently
Maintain and manage an accurate, comprehensive, organized contract filing system
Monitor and coordinate contract lifecycle activities, including amendments, renewals and terminations.
Maintain accurate records, monitor performance and resolve issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
Support contract strategy and process improvements, including establishment of best practices, template updates and system or policy enhancements
Familiarity with open-source licenses
Familiarity with digital, data, and privacy agreements.
Other incidental duties