Harbor is hiring a Contracts Counsel to join our Vendor Governance Solutions (VGS) team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end administration of contracts, redlining and editing contract language, assisting with legal review, and acting as a key liaison in negotiations to mitigate risk and create value for our clients.

What You'll Do

Manage administration of contracts through tracking, analyzing, aggregating, and reporting on key milestones, incentives, notifications, dates, and support information.
Redline and edit contract language and suggest alternate terms based on engagement needs.
Assist with first-level legal review to ensure key terms are incorporated and liaise with in-house legal counsel.
Engage with department leaders to discuss upcoming contract renewals.
Contribute to negotiations as liaison between internal and external personnel on key contract terms, conditions, and pricing.
Gather all contracts and accurately enter them into a contract repository system.
Determine key contract terms and conditions and communicate pertinent information to appropriate end users.
Act as key point of contact for any questions regarding contracts.
Develop and administer standard agreement templates including NDAs, Standard contracts, and Statements of Work.
Support Vendor Governance process including onboarding, relationship management and off-boarding of vendors.
Maintain and facilitate proactive planning and contract management meetings with key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
4-6 years’ work experience in a professional service organization.
4-6 years’ related experience in contract development, redlining, legal terms review, negotiations, and contract management.
Proven ability to interpret complex policies and legal language and effectively communicate to internal parties.
Good human relations skills and ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) with managers, internal clients, vendors, colleagues and support staff.
Demonstrates proactivity and takes ownership of daily responsibilities and projects.
Effective organizational skills in a multitasked environment.
Extremely responsive and customer-focused; appropriate follow-up and follow-through vendor management skills.
Ability to analyze data and recommend courses of action.
Commitment to superior quality and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal / teamwork skills.

Nice to Have

Sourcing experience a plus.

Team & Environment

Part of Harbor's Vendor Governance Solutions (VGS) team.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.