Senior Legal Contracts Manager

Premier Inc.

. Draft and revise commercial contracts, amendments, order forms, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, legal letters and internal policy documents .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts while effectively translating business objectives into legal terms. Possesses strong business acumen and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a complex contracting environment.

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Contract DraftingContract NegotiationCommercial Contract LawBusiness WritingAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewRedliningLegal Document InterpretationClause Library DevelopmentContract Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationDecision MakingAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management Software

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Regulatory ConsiderationsGPO ContractingSupply Chain ServicesBusiness ObjectivesRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and revise commercial contracts, amendments, order forms, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, legal letters and internal policy documents
Read, interpret and explain contracts and legal documents, identifying obligations, termination and renewal mechanics, pricing and fee terms, and inconsistencies
Prepare written summaries and recommendations for counsel and business owners
Escalate novel, high-risk or ambiguous issues with proposed resolutions
Review contract redlines across Premier’s supply chain service lines and identify substantive changes, departures from approved positions and unacceptable risk shifts
Lead negotiations with business counterparts and counterparty representatives
Participate in complex negotiations alongside attorneys and business owners
Track open issues, deal status and turnaround commitments
Serve as a point of contact for sourcing, operations and member field teams
Translate business objectives into contract language and legal risk into business terms
Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, fallback positions and negotiation playbooks
Improve contracting processes and intake
Maintain accurate contract records in the contract lifecycle management system
Respond to inquiries from Premier members and suppliers
Support special projects as needed
Perform other related duties to meet organizational needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 or more years of applicable experience (required)
Bachelor’s degree (required)
Experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation
Drafting, redlining and interpreting commercial contracts and other legal documents
Leading and participating in contract negotiations
Clear, precise, plain-English business and professional writing; writing samples will be requested
Ability to collaborate with attorneys, sourcing professionals and representatives of large health systems and corporations
Ability to articulate the business case driving contractual engagements and present information effectively to senior management and contracting staff
Good business and financial acumen
Working knowledge of commercial contract law concepts and healthcare regulatory considerations affecting GPO contracting
Ability to meet deadlines, adapt and change priorities quickly
Attention to detail
Ability to operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively in person and electronically
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to work collaboratively in a business environment
Must remain stationary for prolonged periods and perform sedentary work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k retirement program
Paid time off
Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Perks and discounts
Access to on-site and online exercise classes