Senior Legal Contracts Manager

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Houston is seeking a Senior Legal Contracts Manager to lead high-profile legal projects. The role involves managing contract review processes, drafting, negotiating, and executing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Juris Doctorate and five years of relevant experience in legal document management or negotiation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Five years managing complex legal document review, OR two years negotiating CTAs on behalf of relevant organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage contract review processes with minimal supervision.
• Lead and manage the life cycle of identified contracts.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute CTAs and related agreements.
• Identify legal issues and provide analysis to attorneys.
• Communicate with stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Develop a portfolio of legal contracts and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Represent the organization in CTA negotiations.
• Maintain accuracy of contract documents.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong analytical abilities

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English

Intermediate word-processing skills

Adaptability

Handling confidential information

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

Senior Legal Contracts Manager

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital. At Houston Methodist, the Senior Legal Contracts Manager position is responsible for coordinating and managing high‑profile legal projects of considerable complexity for the Department of Legal Services, with a focus on reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and executing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA) as well as sponsored research and collaboration agreements.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate, manage, and complete contract review processes with minimal supervision.
• Lead the legal contract review process for identified contracts and manage their life cycle.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute CTAs and other related agreements.
• Identify legal and regulatory issues, provide analysis, and recommend actions to attorneys and internal clients.
• Communicate status and negotiate issues with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of legal contracts, tracking progress and ensuring timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Houston Methodist and Department of Legal Services policies and business requirements.
• Represent Houston Methodist with third parties during CTA negotiations.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of contract documents, mitigating organizational risk.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Experience: Five years managing complex legal document review, creation, and analysis, OR two or more years negotiating CTAs on behalf of life‑sciences manufacturers, contract research organizations, or academic medical centers.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Effective communication with physicians, coworkers, and executives; strong written and oral skills.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and project‑management abilities.
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
  • Intermediate word‑processing skills.
  • Adaptability to manage multiple high‑priority demands.
  • Professional handling of confidential and sensitive information.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Business professional: Yes.
• On‑Call: Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events). No on‑call required for this position.
• Travel: Travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes. Travel outside the Houston Metropolitan area: No.