Contract Manager

Atlantic Health System is seeking an experienced contract manager in the in-house Legal Department. The contract manager will process requests for contract review, communicate between internal business units and the legal team, facilitate contract execution, and update internal electronic files and databases. This fast-paced role involves document preparation and revision in partnership with stakeholders and attorneys.

• Answers internal questions, communicates with internal and external clients, gathers information, manages contract files, identifies and manages critical dates, and administers amendments.
• Participates in the negotiation, review, revision and control of contracts.
• Oversees the legal review process, coordinates contract execution, and expedites document approvals and signatures.
• Works with department attorneys to interpret contract language and formulate responses to client questions.
• Participates in special projects, such as due diligence and related matters where real-time support is critical.
• Maintains master agreement forms and updates, incorporating modifications over time.
• Facilitates requests for contract review through the Legal Department s electronic contract lifecycle management platform.
• Participates in meetings of multi-disciplinary committees and working groups as a representative of the Legal Department.
• Utilizes templates to prepare contracts, both independently and for attorney review.
• Develops processes to enhance reporting and contract management activities.
• Assists lawyers with projects and maintains project overview when coordinating documentation.
• Works to improve the Legal Department s use of technology to enhance systems and processes.

BA required; JD preferred. Law firm experience or procurement contracting experience is required. Experience with a contract lifecycle management tool is preferred.

• Strong communication skills
• Efficient time management across departments with multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technically proficient; adept with different software and quick to learn new software
• Sophisticated knowledge and experience drafting and negotiating legal agreements and applying applicable legal principles
• Ability to apply contracting principles to a variety of goods and services
• Project management experience and skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Team-oriented with collaborative spirit

Atlantic Health System is a nonprofit health care system with more than 20,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians. We operate in Morristown, NJ and other sites of care across New Jersey, including hospitals and care centers listed in the original description. We are committed to delivering high-quality care at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost.

We have received awards and recognition for our services, and we are dedicated to developing our workforce and communities.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that supports health, financial security, and well-being. Team Member Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, parental leave, childcare support, wellness programs, employee assistance, and other benefits.

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EEO STATEMENT:
Atlantic Health System is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.