Hybrid Contracting Associate — AI-Driven Contracts

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks a Contracting Associate to review, draft, revise, and negotiate procurement-related agreements across Duke University and Duke Health System. You will identify contractual, financial, compliance, and operational risks, ensuring timely execution while collaborating with Strategic Sourcing, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, and the Office of General Counsel.

The role emphasizes standardized processes, use of AI-assisted contract review tools, and enterprise

Qualifications

• Contract analysis, drafting, and negotiation.
• Risk assessment and mitigation within delegated authority.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect institutional interests.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, revise, and negotiate procurement-related contracts and amendments.
• Identify risks and ensure alignment with institutional positions.
• Escalate legal questions to the Office of General Counsel when needed.
• Support use of AI-assisted review tools and CLM in contracting workflows.

Skills

Contract analysis

Drafting

Risk assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

JD or LLB degree

Bar admission or pending results

Tools

AI-assisted contracting tools

Contract Lifecycle Management

Job description

Duke University seeks a Contracting Associate to review, draft, revise, and negotiate procurement-related agreements across Duke University and Duke Health System. You will identify contractual, financial, compliance, and operational risks, ensuring timely execution while collaborating with Strategic Sourcing, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, and the Office of General Counsel.

The role emphasizes standardized processes, use of AI-assisted contract review tools, and enterprise