Contract Associate/Juris Doctorate - Remote

Sentara; England; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Contract Associate/Juris Doctorate to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, collaborating with legal teams, and ensuring compliance with healthcare laws. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and a minimum of 3 years of legal experience, particularly in corporate and healthcare law. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected organization dedicated to quality and community well-being.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience focusing on corporate and healthcare law.
• Experience in litigation, ADR, or transactional negotiation is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements for supplies and services.
• Collaborate with Legal to enforce purchase order terms and conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of laws and regulations in contracts and healthcare.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Healthcare Law

Relationship Management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Master's Degree in Business

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health is currently hiring a Contract Associate/Juris Doctorate!

Status: Full-Time, permanent position (40 hours)

Standard working hours: 8am to 5pm EST, M-F

Remote opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming!

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with other business areas within the health system to identify opportunities for growth and integration in currently siloed or fragmented processes.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements for supplies, purchased services, and medical capital equipment for Sentara.
• Collaborate with Legal to develop, update, and enforce Sentara's purchase order terms and conditions, understanding their legal impact.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations in contracts and healthcare, connecting with peers through trade groups like AHLA.
• Assist in developing and implementing Sentara's contractual policies and procedures.
• Partner with system leaders and clinical teams to understand their business needs, advise on risks, and represent Sentara during vendor negotiations.
• Negotiate business terms to meet user needs and organizational goals; collaborate with Legal on legal terms.
• Communicate contract provisions and business risks to leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors to support strategic goals.
• Identify and pursue new contracts with vendors to support system initiatives.
• Track financial performance and compliance of agreements.
• Draft amendments, extensions, and short-form contracts using standard templates.
• Evaluate lease and group purchasing agreements for compliance.
• Maintain complete contract files and records within Sentara's system.

Education

• Juris Doctorate with experience in litigation, ADR, or transactional negotiation REQUIRED
• Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare, or Supply Chain Management preferred

Certification/Licensure

• None required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience focusing on corporate and healthcare law or transactional contracts REQUIRED
• Experience in Supply Chain contract negotiation preferred
• Experience in healthcare operations beneficial

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit health system with over 130 years of service, recognized for quality and safety, and committed to community and employee well-being.