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Contracts Administrator (PRN - Approx 5 hours per week)
Alcanza Clinical Research · United States · back to the listing
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77/100
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Legal Counsel
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What this role officially is
corporate lawyer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Corporate lawyers provide legal consulting services and representation to corporations and organisations. They give advice on matters relating to taxes, legal rights and patents, international trade, trademarks, and legal financial issues arising from operating a business.
Also known as: business solicitor, corporate attorney, patent lawyer, trademark lawyer, corporation lawyer, intellectual property lawyer
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Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.
The Contracts Administrator is responsible for drafting various contractor and employment agreements and amendments. This role partners closely with HR and executive leadership to ensure contractual terms align with business objectives while minimizing legal and financial risks.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
• Support the administration, maintenance, and consistent application of 1099 and W2 contracts.
• Draft NDAs, confidentiality, contractor, employment, consulting, and other agreements and amendments, as needed.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of contractual terms, obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Maintenance of a comprehensive contract baseline and record system.
• Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment and build partnerships within the team and across the organization.
• Handle compensation information with discretion, confidentiality, accuracy, and sound judgment.
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in business management, law, or related field, and 2+ years of related contracting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must have strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and contract terminology.
Required Skills:
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PP, Teams, Sharepoint), web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm)
• Strong organizational, attention to detail, time management, problem-solving, and project coordination skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle highly sensitive compensation and employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism, integrity, dependability, respect for others, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with privacy and company guidelines.
Benefits
• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.
Originally posted on Himalayas
The Contracts Administrator is responsible for drafting various contractor and employment agreements and amendments. This role partners closely with HR and executive leadership to ensure contractual terms align with business objectives while minimizing legal and financial risks.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
• Support the administration, maintenance, and consistent application of 1099 and W2 contracts.
• Draft NDAs, confidentiality, contractor, employment, consulting, and other agreements and amendments, as needed.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of contractual terms, obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Maintenance of a comprehensive contract baseline and record system.
• Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment and build partnerships within the team and across the organization.
• Handle compensation information with discretion, confidentiality, accuracy, and sound judgment.
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in business management, law, or related field, and 2+ years of related contracting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must have strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and contract terminology.
Required Skills:
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PP, Teams, Sharepoint), web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm)
• Strong organizational, attention to detail, time management, problem-solving, and project coordination skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle highly sensitive compensation and employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism, integrity, dependability, respect for others, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with privacy and company guidelines.
Benefits
• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.
Originally posted on Himalayas