Senior Contract & Compliance Manager

KLAS Research•Pleasant Grove, UT

16h•$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At KLAS, trust is everything. Healthcare providers, vendors, and partners rely on us to handle sensitive information with integrity, care, and accountability. As Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing KLAS’s contract lifecycle, ensuring agreements are structured, compliant, and aligned with organizational risk tolerance. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams—including HR, Finance, IT, and Legal—to review, negotiate, and manage contracts, strengthen governance practices, and help the organization operate efficiently and responsibly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field
5+ years of experience in contract management, compliance, legal operations, or a related role
Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, ideally in healthcare, research, or data-driven organizations
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (data privacy, IP ownership, international experience is a plus)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate contract terms, risks, and business implications
Ability to appropriately leverage AI tools that can assist in the contracting process
Clear, confident communicator with ability to explain complex contractual concepts in plain language
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple agreements and deadlines
Proactive and comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

Responsibilities

Own and manage the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining agreements with clients, vendors, and partners
Ensure contracts align with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements, coordinating with outside counsel as needed
Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks, providing guidance to stakeholders on key terms and obligations
Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and leadership to ensure contracts support business objectives and are executed efficiently
Develop and maintain contract templates, standards, and processes to improve consistency and scalability
Track key contract terms, obligations, and renewal timelines to support proactive decision-making
Support broader compliance and governance initiatives, ensuring policies and practices align with contractual commitments
Assist with internal reviews, documentation, and reporting related to contracts and associated risk areas