Contracts Specialist I

Saint Louis University•St. Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Specialist I drafts, reviews, and negotiates standardized agreements (such as CDAs, MTAs, DUAs, and service agreements) in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and University and departmental policies and procedures. This role involves performing initial reviews of agreements for University compliance, reviewing incoming contract packages for completeness, and negotiating agreements with external sponsors and collaborating entities to the benefit of the University. The specialist will also manage workflow, maintain documentation in the contract management database, and generate reports.

Requirements

Knowledge of the basic principles of contract preparation and routing
Knowledge of the basic methods and techniques of contract negotiation
Knowledge of general procurement practices and regulations
Proofreading skills
Legal research skills
Administrative skills
Interpersonal/human relations skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Report preparation skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Attention to detail
Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Contract Management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Previous database experience
Juris Doctorate

Responsibilities

Performs initial review of standardized agreements for University compliance.
Reviews incoming contract packages for completeness and availability of necessary information, and solicits additional information from interested parties when necessary.
Uses standard contract language appropriately.
With oversight and input from manager or senior peers, conducts pragmatic analysis of legal, institutional, and departmental goals to determine how best to achieve desired results in the terms of the agreement.
Negotiates agreements with external sponsors and collaborating entities to the benefit of University.
Creatively solves problems posed in specific agreements by analyzing and interpreting federal and state law and University policies as well as information from other sources, such as senior staff.
Assesses contracts for, and ensures compliance with, University policy and state and federal regulations.
Coordinates the review of non-standard terms and conditions with the appropriate University offices, such as the Office of the General Counsel.
Manages workflow to achieve and maintain performance standards established by senior management.
Maintains all required written documentation and correspondence in the contract management database, and regularly updates said database with pertinent developments.
Monitors agreement termination dates, renewal and cancellation deadlines in contract management database.
Generates reports and performs other administrative tasks as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.