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Contract & Legal Affairs Associate
American College of Cardiology. Provide legal and contractual support for programs and operations .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal and contractual support for programs and operations
- Collaborate with business leads across the College to define contractual needs and relationships
- Draft complex and specialized service, collaboration, license, hotel, and meeting agreements
- Maintain and update contractual templates, proposal templates, and libraries of contractual provisions
- Guide business teams on contract structures and Statement of Work development
- Assist with requests for proposals, complex solicitations, proposals, bids, and contract modifications
- Assist with negotiation of contractual terms and conditions
- Apply tax-exempt organization requirements to contracting and advise on tax treatment
- Facilitate contract review, initiation, and sign-off processes
- Support administration of executed contracts and monitor contractual compliance, payment schedules, deadlines, and applicable laws
- Maintain contractual records
- Evaluate technical innovations and monitor contract-management best practices
- Advise on intellectual property rights and contract breaches
- Develop cooperative relationships with internal and external customers
- Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks
- Support nonprofit, tax-exemption, charitable, grant, and funding compliance
- Conduct legal research on contracts, nonprofit operations, governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Support implementation and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Two years of experience in contract review, drafting, negotiation, or legal support roles
- Strong understanding of contract law principles and risk management
- Excellent legal writing, communication, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and operate in a self-directed manner
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Dedication to customer service and ability to positively represent the organization
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and contract management systems
- Experience in tax-exempt organizations, data privacy and healthcare matters, and licensing arrangements strongly preferred
- Admission to a state bar and eligibility to practice law preferred
- Experience with a nonprofit organization, foundation, educational institution, or healthcare organization preferred
- Knowledge of privacy, data protection, and intellectual property matters preferred
- Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and workflow tools preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- Generous paid time off, including pre-loaded vacation and sick leave
- 12 holidays
- Organizational shut-down during the last week of the year
- Parental leave
- 2 community service days
- Half-day summer Fridays
- Tuition assistance
- 10% retirement contribution after one year of service
- Work-life balance culture
- Teamwork, collaboration, professionalism, and excellence culture