Job Description

Atlantic Health System is seeking an experienced contract manager.

Job Summary

In a busy in-house Legal Department, that works as a team, the contract manager's primary responsibility is to process requests for contract review; communicate between internal business units and the legal team; facilitate the process for contract execution; and update internal electronic files and databases. This fast-paced role navigates document preparation and revision in partnership with stakeholders and attorneys.

Primary Responsibilities

• Answers internal questions, communicates with internal and external clients with updates and gathering information, manages contract files, identifies and manages critical dates and administers amendments.
• Participates in the negotiation, review, revision and control of contracts.
• Oversees the legal review process, following up and coordinating contract execution, expediting various document processes for necessary approvals and signatures.
• Works with Department attorneys to interpret contract language and to formulate responses to questions from clients
• Participates in special projects, such as due diligence and related matters where real time support and administration is critical.
• Maintains master agreement forms and updates, incorporating modifications and improvements that are made over time.
• Facilitates requests for contract review through the Legal Department's electronic contract lifecycle management platform
• Participates in meetings of multi-disciplinary committees and working groups as a representative of the Legal Department
• Utilizes templates to prepare contracts, both independently and for attorney review
• Develops processes to enhance reporting and contract management activities
• Assists lawyers with projects; maintains project overview when coordinating project documentation.
• Works to improve the Legal Department's use of technology to enhance the capabilities of systems and processes

Qualifications

Education & Experience

BA required

JD preferred

Law firm experience or procurement contracting required

Experience with contract lifecycle management tool preferred

Additional qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Efficient and time management skills to work across many departments managing multiple priorities
• Able to work independently
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technically proficient. Adept with different software and able to easily learn software
• Sophisticated knowledge and experience drafting and negotiating legal agreements and applicable legal principles
• Demonstrated ability to apply contracting principals to a variety of goods and services
• Has project management experience and skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Can work as part of a team
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Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

About the Team

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.