Sr Paralegal/Contract Specialist
Vizient, Inc · Irving, TX
- On site
- Contract
- $116,300 / year
- Irving, TX
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Job highlights
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle.
- Provide legal guidance and risk assessment.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Utilize contract management systems and legal tools.
About the role
About the Role
In this role, you will support day-to-day legal operations for the Kaufman Hall Consulting Business Unit by drafting, reviewing, and supporting the negotiation of contracts while partnering with internal clients to address legal, compliance, and governance matters. You will work closely with legal leadership to ensure contracts align with organizational policies and risk standards, while progressively operating with greater independence. You will provide practical legal guidance, manage contract workflows, and contribute to efficient, compliant business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and execute contracts to support client engagements and internal operations.
- Support negotiation of agreements with oversight from Vizient’s legal counsel.
- Manage the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Evaluate a range of agreements, including client proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, master services agreements, subcontractor agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Achieve strong understanding of the firm’s major business lines to effectively identify contract risk and ensure contract terms align with Kaufman Hall and the organizational policies, legal standards, and risk tolerance.
- Understand Kaufman Hall and Vizient policies to provide clear, practical legal guidance to internal clients, balancing business objectives and legal risk.
- Clearly communicate complex legal terms into clear, understandable language for stakeholders.
- Maintain contract records, manage post-execution processes, and support document archiving and record integrity through use of Kaufman Hall’s contract management system.
- Coordinate deadlines, priorities, and reporting to support legal operations and sales operations.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree preferred.
- 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
- Experience in a law firm or in-house corporate legal environment preferred.
- Paralegal certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation, and legal documentation.
- Understanding of legal procedures, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Dynamics, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other legal tools.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal clients and external partners.
Key skills/competency
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Operations
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Corporate Legal
- Law Firm Experience
- Paralegal Certification
- Contract Management
- Legal Documentation
Skills & topics
- Paralegal
- Contract Specialist
- Legal Operations
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Review
- Contract Negotiation
- Legal Counsel
- Corporate Law
- Risk Management
- Compliance
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5+ years of relevant experience in contracts, legal operations, and specific software proficiencies.
- Showcase legal acumen: Emphasize your strong knowledge of contract terms, negotiation, and legal documentation.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Provide examples of successful partnerships with internal clients and external parties.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with Dynamics, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Highlight your qualifications: Clearly state any relevant degree or paralegal certification.
Technical preparation
Master contract drafting and review skills.,Familiarize with contract lifecycle management.,Practice negotiation strategies and legal risk assessment.,Gain proficiency in legal software like Dynamics and SharePoint.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex contract you managed.,How do you prioritize multiple legal tasks?,Give an example of mitigating legal risk.,How do you communicate legal terms clearly?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected work arrangement for the Senior Paralegal and Contract Specialist role at Vizient, Inc.?
- This is an office-based role with an expectation of working three days per week on-site in Chicago, IL, indicating a hybrid work arrangement.
- What type of contracts will a Senior Paralegal and Contract Specialist be drafting and reviewing at Kaufman Hall?
- The role involves evaluating a range of agreements including client proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, master services agreements, subcontractor agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Paralegal and Contract Specialist position at Vizient, Inc.?
- A relevant degree, 5+ years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment, strong contract knowledge, and proficiency with legal tools like Dynamics and SharePoint are essential. A paralegal certification is preferred.
- How does Vizient, Inc. approach compensation for the Senior Paralegal and Contract Specialist role?
- Vizient, Inc. uses a compensation approach that considers skills, experience, and organizational needs. Geographic factors may adjust the range, and hires typically fall below the top of the range. The role is also incentive eligible.
- What does 'progressively operating with greater independence' mean for the Senior Paralegal and Contract Specialist at Kaufman Hall?
- It suggests that as you gain experience and demonstrate capability in the role, you will be entrusted with more autonomy in managing contract workflows, identifying risks, and providing legal guidance with less direct supervision.
- What are the key software proficiencies required for this Senior Paralegal role at Vizient?
- Proficiency with Dynamics, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other legal tools is required for effective contract management and legal operations support.