Remote Contracting Specialist — 6-Month Contract (Legal Ops)

American Society of Anesthesiologists®; Illinois; A distancia; USD 39.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) seeks a part-time to full-time Contracting Specialist (independent contractor) to support the Legal Department. The role focuses on improving contracting workflows, drafting and negotiating documents, maintaining records, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors.

The incumbent will manage contracts through their lifecycle, implement templates and playbooks, and ensure compliance with ASA requirements, while applying independent

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, paralegal studies, contract management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of substantive experience in contract management or contracting operations.

Responsabilidades

• Manages assigned contracts throughout the contracting lifecycle, including intake, drafting, review, negotiation, approval, signature, filing, renewal, amendment, termination, and closeout.
• Evaluates contracting processes and technologies and recommends practical improvements to streamline intake, drafting, negotiation, approvals, execution, tracking, and recordkeeping; develop prioritized recommendations and assist with implementation.
• Drafts and revises contracts, amendments, statements of work, licenses, nondisclosure agreements, and other documents using ASA-approved templates and direction.
• Reviews and negotiates standard terms with vendors, customers, partners, and other counterparties within established parameters and escalates issues to ASA legal staff when needed.
• Coordinates with business owners and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, obtain approvals, and move agreements through review and execution.
• Serves as a knowledgeable point of contact for internal clients regarding contracting status and requirements, without providing legal advice.
• Maintains a central repository and inventory of contracts and related documentation.
• Tracks terms and deadlines (renewals, notices, deliverables, pricing changes) and provides reminders to attorneys and business owners.
• Prepares contract summaries, issue lists, and risk escalations to support attorney review and decision‑making.
• Coordinates contract execution in line with signature authority and ensures complete approvals and documents.
• Develops and maintains contracting procedures, templates, and playbooks in collaboration with ASA attorneys.
• Uses contract management technology to improve workflow visibility, reporting, and turnaround time.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and follows established document management practices.
• Provides project‑management and administrative support related to contracting matters and projects.
• Builds effective working relationships with internal clients, counterparties, and outside counsel and communicates contract requirements clearly.
• Assists with addressing contract disputes, performance concerns, or breaches by organizing facts and coordinating follow‑up.
• Performs duties in alignment with ASA core values of Dedication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.

Conocimientos

Contract management

Contract drafting

Negotiation support

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business/legal studies/paralegal/contract management

Descripción del empleo

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) seeks a part-time to full-time Contracting Specialist (independent contractor) to support the Legal Department. The role focuses on improving contracting workflows, drafting and negotiating documents, maintaining records, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors.

The incumbent will manage contracts through their lifecycle, implement templates and playbooks, and ensure compliance with ASA requirements, while applying independent