Contract Associate II - Remote

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Burlington (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO or Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions. We are seeking a REMOTE Contracts Associate II to manage the full lifecycle of vendor agreements, from drafting to renewal, and to serve as a liaison between the Law Department, Procurement, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities include coaching, drafting, reviewing redlines, and ensuring compliance with policies. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with 2+

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and reviewing vendor documents.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate vendor contracts using pre-approved templates and vendor papers.
• Review, analyze, and negotiate vendor‑provided documents to align with company requirements.
• Collaborate with counsel and business stakeholders to ensure contracts reflect business needs.
• Review, update, and maintain contract libraries, clause banks, and playbooks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. Labcorp is seeking a REMOTE Contracts Associate II position to join our team! Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm EST Contract Management: Contract Associate II, Vendor Contracting The Contract Associate II is responsible for performing the vendor contracting function and overseeing the full lifecycle of vendor agreements—from drafting and negotiation through execution, renewal, and termination. This role is ideal for an individual who brings hands‑on experience in contract administration and can serve as a team lead with a collaborative mindset. This role acts as a key spokesperson for the Law Department, with Procurement, and business stakeholders to ensure that contracts are compliant, risk‑mitigated, and aligned with business needs. The Contract Associate II provides both strategic and hands‑on support by drafting contracts, reviewing redlines, and managing vendor paper, while also driving operational excellence and consistency across the contracting process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Team Development Provide coaching and training for new hires on contracting policies and best practices.
• Contract Management, Drafting & Negotiation Facilitate all phases of the vendor contracting process to ensure timely and accurate execution of agreements. Draft and prepare contracts using pre-approved corporate templates, ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies and risk standards. Review, analyze, and negotiate vendor‑provided contract documents (“vendor paper”) to align with company requirements and minimize legal and commercial risk. Review and respond to redlines and proposed revisions to company templates, coordinating with counsel as needed for escalations or non‑standard terms. Collaborate with counsel and business stakeholders to ensure contracts accurately reflect business intent, operational needs, and compliance obligations. Review, update, and maintain template libraries, clause banks, and contracting playbooks in partnership with counsel. Provides escalation assistance for redlines outside of pre‑approved optional language.
• Collaboration with the Business Teams Serve as the primary point of contact between the contracting function and counsel team to facilitate reviews, expedite complex issues, and align on contract language and risk positions. Confer with counsel to interpret contractual terms, resolve disputes, and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards. Work closely with business units to understand vendor requirements, operational objectives, and service expectations to translate them into contractual terms. Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, process, and risk considerations. Conduct training and provide guidance to business teams on contracting best practices, processes, and policies.
• Vendor Governance & Compliance Partner with Procurement, Risk Management, Privacy, Compliance and other internal teams to support vendor due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring. Ensure all contracts are executed and stored in compliance with company record‑keeping and data integrity requirements. Track key contract obligations, renewals, and compliance milestones. Support internal and external audits related to vendor management and contracting.
• Process Optimization & Reporting Continuously improve contracting workflows, standard operating procedures, and turnaround times. Utilize contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and reporting tools to track and monitor contracting activity, cycle times, and bottlenecks. Develop and deliver metrics and dashboards to provide visibility into contracting performance, risk exposure, and vendor compliance. Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve contract quality.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree with 2+ years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years experience drafting and negotiating contracts, including reviewing redlines and vendor‑provided documents. Organization skills and having the ability to adapt to high pressure situations is a must. Good communication skills, verbal and written, necessary. Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Ability to change directions in workload based on required timeframes. Ability to work independently, and as a team, with little to no supervision.

Application Window Closes: 11-4-26

Salary Range: $55,000-$70,000

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.

We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.