Contracts Administrator

Eliquent Life Sciences, Inc • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Eliquent is seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee the creation and completion of commercial agreements. The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for drafting contracts, examining and verifying data once the contracts are returned, and processing the contracts to ensure proper tracking in our systems. The Contracts Administrator serves a critical function for Eliquent’s growing business. The role requires an eye for detail, collaboration with others to ensure appropriate contract terms and protection of company interests, as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Requirements

• BA from an accredited university. A legal or paralegal background is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in legal support, contracts administration, or other relevant legal experience
• Experience with NDAs, Consulting Agreements, and other standard commercial agreements required
• Strong drafting and editing skills required
• Strong computer skills in database management and documentation preparation (Word, PowerPoint, excel) required
• Excellent organization and time management skills - must be able to manage heavy workload, prioritize and work under pressure and aggressive timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - with a high level of diplomacy and professional courtesy

Responsibilities

• Commercial Agreements: Draft and review NDAs, MSAs and SOWs as well as related forms, as applicable
• Draft consultant engagement documents, ensuring consistency with relevant MSAs/SOWs
• Provide redlines and comments to Contracts Manager and/or General Counsel as appropriate
• Collaborate with internal business partners (account managers, finance) on contract details
• Work with legal and HR to ensure compliant contract terms
• Diligently track contracting progress; follow-up as needed to ensure contracts are moving toward execution and that all relevant parties are sufficiently advised
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Contracts Management: Maintain and update agreements via the company's contracts management system, serve as a liaison between company and third parties, facilitate signatures and organize executed contracts
• Monitor contract deadlines and conditions; maintain overview of active contracts and impending renewal and/or contract termination dates
• Assist, as needed, in retrieving contracts information for diligence and audit activities
• Onboard and Offboard Tracking: Update the company database with new hires and assignment completions
• Track the activity of consultants in company database to include relevant data regarding start and end dates, rates, PO information, reason codes for termination, extensions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees