Legal and Contract Administrator

LanceSoft Inc

Cambridge, MA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consulting, Contract Management, Contract Processing, Contract Review, Cross-Functional, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Format, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Financial Compliance, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Metadata, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Contracts Administrator Overview As part of the Global Legal team, the U.S. Contracts Administrator will oversee the contract management process and procure-to-pay platform and support lawyers and the business to effectively prepare, manage and execute contract documents, and maintain the contract database. In this capacity, the U.S. Contracts Administrator will be the point person for all contract management system users in the U.S. The U.S. Contracts Administrator will also support the legal team with the preparation and management of routine contract templates, including CDAs and consulting agreements. The role requires strong administrative and project management skills and ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders at a global level and to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must have a solid background as a contract administrator, ideally in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry, and experience working cross functionally with business stakeholders. Summary of Key Responsibilities Manage the contract life cycle process for the U.S. legal team using an integrated procureto-pay system Assist with the processing of contracts from overseeing status and responding to queries from business owners, manage document execution through DocuSign and ensure accurate record creation and contract filing in the contract database. Enhance the Contract Lifecycle Management using Ironclad Support the preparation of a variety of transactional agreements, by reviewing contracts for accuracy, collecting appropriate contract supporting documentation, organizing attachments/ schedules Interact with internal departments (Procurement, Finance, Compliance, Safety) and business requestors as well as external vendors with respect to specific contract request inquiries Ensure that metadata associated with fully executed contracts is accurate prior to entry into legal repository Ability to work diligently, independently, and efficiently within a contract request process along with other internal systems as requests make their way through review and approval processes Assist the U.S. legal team with special projects as needed Qualifications Minimum 1+ years of contracts administration experience in professional office environment required. Legal office or life sciences company preferred. Bachelor degree preferred ; Associates or equivalent experience accepted Knowledge and experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) experience, Ironclad experience highly preferred, SOM preferred but not required. High attention to detail a must Knowledgeable about legal requirements involved with contracts and contract management activities Project management experience highly preferred Strong work ethic and team player Able to represent U.S. Legal team to internal clients when required, to positively interact with colleagues at all levels and to be a team player and thrive in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment Exceedingly well organized and capable to manage a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality Structured thinking and capable of independently prioritize actions, identify problems, perform analysis and propose solutions Ability to handle a very fast-paced, high-volume workflow requiring the ability to quickly assimilate internal systems Proficient in document formatting with the ability to organize and prioritize large volumes of information with strong attention to detail and to accurately proofread complex documents Strong computer skills and proficient use of MS-Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with contract management systems and e-signature platforms required Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills Ability to communicate with various levels of the organization, including senior management

About the Company

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LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/