Senior Legal Contract Manager

Review, research, and interpret non-standard operative provisions and contracts submitted by clients and external representatives. Manage full contract review, redline edit and negotiate with business partners and clients.

Lead negotiations with clients and recommend strategy, negotiate terms and conditions of complex contracts

Maintain working knowledge of funding methodologies, plan products, benefit packages, policies and procedures, contract requirements, and interpret information for internal partners and contracted clients

Draft contracts and subcontracts, and amend and restructure existing agreements as required to meet both client and company requirements. Review, research, and draft amendments and renewal documents

Review, research, and interpret non-standard contract provisions and agreements; analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies

Partner with attorneys on contractual matters and obligations to protect the organization's legal and business interests

Manage contract change control process and resolve contract issues that arise

Partner with Regulatory Compliance to gain understanding of evolving and changing regulations; forecast and prepare for workload impacts due to regulatory and legal changes to include revisions to templates

Conduct legal research projects and draft legal documents for attorney review

Provide advice on contract administration and review processes as the subject matter expert (SME) for contract topics

Lead the development and/or revision of template agreements and participate in updates to Commercial Group, Health Plan, and Strategic Alliance template agreements

Lead, manage, and guide Contract Management projects and team members to achieve department/line of business milestones and objectives

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Contract Management Certification preferred

Commercial and Health Plan contracting and/or other relevant expertise

6+ years experience using negotiating skills in a professional business environment

6+ years experience reviewing and analyzing contract documents, specifications, and procedures

Health plan, strategic alliance, governmental entities, and banking contract experience

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines; able to manage, edit, and proofread documents; detail-oriented

Proficient to advanced verbal and written communication skills with legal and non-legal professionals

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams applications

Ability to read and type for long periods throughout the day

Self-motivated and capable of regulating workflow in a remote environment with limited supervision

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $84,000.00 - $141,750.00

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

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