Hybrid Contracting Associate - AI-Driven Negotiation

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for a Contracting Associate within The Contracting Office. The role reviews, drafts, revises, and negotiates procurement-related agreements in accordance with institutional policies, playbooks, and delegated authority.

You will collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, and General Counsel, identifying risks and developing practical solutions to ensure timely contract execution.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB degree required.
• Licensed to practice law or results pending for current bar exam.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, revise, and negotiate procurement-related contracts and amendments.
• Identify risks within proposed provisions and escalate as needed.
• Advise and collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, and Office of General Counsel.

Skills

Contract analysis

Drafting & redlining

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Decision making

Collaboration

Time management

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

JD or LLB degree

Tools

AI-assisted contracting tools

Enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems

Job description

Duke University invites applications for a Contracting Associate within The Contracting Office. The role reviews, drafts, revises, and negotiates procurement-related agreements in accordance with institutional policies, playbooks, and delegated authority.

You will collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, and General Counsel, identifying risks and developing practical solutions to ensure timely contract execution.