Contracts Coordinator

YouVersion; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Generous employer-paid leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage

Wellness and mental health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Casual dress and work environment

Job summary

YouVersion is looking for a Contracts Coordinator to manage and review all contracts for Life.Church. This role is crucial in ensuring contracts meet legal requirements and are favorable for the organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in contract management. Responsibilities include supporting contract creation, managing the Conga system, and collaborating with the Legal team for approvals and modifications.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to self-motivate and take initiative.
• Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support contract creation and review processes.
• Manage Conga contracts system and review contracts queue.
• Analyze contracts for potential liability and indemnity obligations.
• Draft contracts using Life.Church’s standard legal terms.
• Manage certificates of insurance and communicate with contract owners.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification

Job description

Overview

Life.Church seeks to make a lasting difference in individuals, communities, and the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ, which drives our work across the organization.

The Contracts Coordinator is primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and revising Life.Church contracts, including identifying and recommending additions or revisions to legal terms and analyzing risk exposure based on data privacy, legal terminology, confidentiality, and other risk factors. This role manages trademark registrations and renewals and facilitates corporate registrations. The Coordinator identifies and escalates contracts and other legal concerns to the Legal team. This role also supports office operations by managing the team budget and Legal inbox, responding to basic questions, and escalating to other Legal team members where appropriate. The Coordinator acts as the main point of contact for the Conga system and supports back-end management of the system.

This role provides operational and administrative support in coordination with the team to further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

What You’ll Do

• Support Contract Creation and Review Processes
• Manage Conga contracts system, reviewing and sorting contracts queue and approving contract terms
• Review all contracts submitted by Life.Church employees, analyzing potential points of liability, indemnity obligations, and other business terms under the supervision of an attorney
• Provide analysis of contracts to leadership and obtain necessary approval of contract terms
• Suggest revisions on contracts to protect Life.Church from liability and provide favorable business terms
• Draft contracts using Life.Church’s standard legal terms when a contract is not provided
• Analyze global Bible contracts for YouVersion, collaborating with the team during negotiations
• Ensure each contract is properly attributed in the Conga contracts system, supporting long-term storage initiatives
• Manage contract templates

Support Legal Team Daily Operations

• Manage certificates of insurance, ensuring they are obtained and up-to-date
• Correspond and communicate with contract owners regarding contract status and key points needing review
• Support back-end management of Conga contracts system (resetting passwords, training new users, etc.)
• Train and provide learning materials regarding the contract process and related policies
• Manage the Legal team inbox, responding to questions or assigning tasks or projects as needed
• Triage questions from attendees or other churches regarding legal issues or materials, coordinating with Life.Church teams to provide guidance
• Manage the budgeting process for the Legal team, as needed

Qualifications

• Effective at multi-tasking, time management, and follow up to meet committed timelines
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships
• Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve
• Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely
• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certification preferred
• 1-3 years of related work experience preferred

Benefits We Offer

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Generous employer-paid leave for vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost, with option to purchase additional coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Wellness and mental health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Development dollars for professional growth
• Casual dress and work environment
• And more

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