Associate Business Contracts Officer

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The Business Contracts Office provides review, approval, and execution of business contracts required for the procurement of services for The University of Texas at Austin and provision of services by the university. For more information on Business Contracts, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

• For more details, please see:
  /benefits and -rewards .

No sponsorship

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

We are seeking a Associate Business Contracts Officer. The selected candidate will report to the Business Contracts Administrator and provide advanced contract administration work that includes development, evaluation, drafting, and negotiation of technology contracts that vary in scope and degree of complexity.

• Provide contract administration (develop, review, negotiate, and/or revise) all manner of routine and complex technology contracts including software licenses, end user licenses, enterprise licenses, software-as-a-service contracts, clickwrap terms, terms of service, privacy policy terms, service level agreements, data-use, and master agreements for technology services and products. Draft and create other contracts for the purchase of goods and services, revenue generation, and nondisclosure.
  
  Research, interpret, advise, and provide guidance on management of contractual obligations as well as legal risks and business terms including FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR, Data Use, Intellectual Property, and accessibility. May support and manage at least one direct report responsible for the review and negotiation of routine technology contracts.
• Develop, and present contract workshops to educate the University administrators on current technology contracting policies and procedures. Assist in the maintenance and development of policies and procedures related to administration of technology contracts. Remain up-to-date on legal/regulatory updates affecting technology contracts. Ensure compliance with applicable Texas and federal laws, Regents' Rules, and University policies. Work with University departments, administration and attorneys to ensure contracts meet business objectives, while complying with applicable procurement and contracting procedures.
  
  Apply contract formation knowledge to independently address a variety of contract issues. Analyze business and legal issues in proposed contracts, consult with Business Contracts Administrator and work cross functionally with legal colleagues, subject matter experts, applicable departments (i.e., Legal Affairs, Office of Risk Management, IT etc.) and vendor as needed, in order to resolve challenges, achieve business objectives, and manage risk.
  
  Coordinate between the Business Contracts Office and (a)
  Central Procurement for procurement review, (b) Information Security Office (ISO) for data security review, and (c) ADA for disability accessibility review.
• Other related functions as assigned

Juris Doctor and licensure by Texas state bar. 6+ years' of legal experience. Work experience in: (1) contract administration (negotiate, develop, review, revise and amend terms and conditions) of technology contracts; (2) work in all phases of contract lifecycle (i.e. bid posting, vendor selection, contract administration, monitoring and archiving); (3)…