Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Ability to own the contracts management process, from intake to completion, for stakeholders throughout the organization. Can independently draft, revise, negotiate, interpret, and advise company leaders on commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, software agreements, professional services agreements, medical director agreements, real estate contracts, marketing contracts, and any other similar agreement the business needs.
Work as a true business partner - providing advice and counsel to colleagues throughout the organization on areas of contract risk, legal obligations, risk mitigation, and best practices while working to achieve business objectives. Provides sound guidance to business stakeholders to help manage positive partnerships and vendor relationships
Provides cross-functional contracts administration training sessions to new team members and senior leadership, to ensure alignment with the contracts management process. Ability to review, revise, and approve all policies and procedures relating to the contracts management process.
Fosters open communication and acts as a thought partner to the rest of the legal team. Support, collaborate, and provide guidance to our Contracts Managers with a goal of continuous improvement and incorporate best practices into the contracting process. Develop a deep understanding of Akumin’s business and provide counsel on strategic decisions, as needed.
Oversee the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish company goals, strategies, and priorities.
Position Requirements:
Doctoral degree (JD, PhD) is required in Juris Doctor from Accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and an active member of a state bar, with no negative disciplinary record.
At least 5 years of law practice, with significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and driving commercial contracts to execution
5% Travel may may required.
Preferred:
In-house experience at a healthcare company
Experience working with contract management software/platform
Proven expertise in contracts and procurement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external parties
Physical Requirements:
Standard office environment.
More than 50% of the time:
Sit, stand, and walk.
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
Less than 50% of the time:
Stoop, kneel or crawl.
Climb and balance.
Carry and lift 10-20 pounds
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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.