Contracts Lawyer

Responsibilities:

• Apply playbook standards to redline and edit contract language while incorporating client-defined standards and additionally suggest alternate terms based on the services and products related to the procurement engagement.
• Identify terms and conditions options, and/or carve-out strategies, to BOS personnel and client stakeholders to resolve contract negotiation roadblocks while limiting risk.
• Liaise with client’s in-house legal counsel in the review and final approval of initial contracts and renewals.
• Engage with Harbor’s client leads and department leaders to discuss upcoming contract renewals.
• Facilitate contract terms negotiation process and act as liaison between internal and external personnel throughout process including identifying points of escalation.
• Communicate pertinent information in the terms and conditions of each contract to appropriate end users and stakeholders.
• Effectively manage pipeline of work including tracking status of reviews, meeting established KPIs, providing proactive updates to external stakeholders and internal client leads, and timely follow up with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the contracts administration process by updating any contract status and newly signed documents into our system.
• Act as key point of contact for any questions / needs regarding contracts assigned to you.
• Develop, update and administer standard agreement templates and related playbooks.
• Support vendor governance processes including on/off boarding of vendors, risk management, and relationship management
• Facilitate and attend proactive planning and contract management meetings with key stakeholders.
• Perform any other contracts related duties as necessary.
• A Juris Doctorate (JD) and a license to practice law in any US State is required.
• 4+ years of work experience in contract development, redlining, legal terms review, negotiations, contract management. Law Firm Procurement background preferable but not necessary.
• Strong familiarity with Professional Services Agreements, Software as a Service Agreements, and software license agreements, along with related contract provisions, is required.
• Working knowledge of emerging AI-related contract terms, including applicable data usage, model training, output ownership, risk allocation, audit rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to interpret complex policies and legal language and assess business risk and help plan a risk mitigation approach.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively communicate (orally and written) with managers, internal clients, vendors, colleagues and support staff
• Demonstrates proactivity and takes ownership of daily responsibilities and projects, including contract administration
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills in a multitasked environment
• Extremely responsive and customer-focused; appropriate follow-up and follow-through
• Commitment to superior quality and accuracy
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change
• Working knowledge of data privacy and data security laws (such as GDPR), and experience with reviewing and negotiating related contractual language is preferable.

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