The contract lawyer position is responsible for providing responsive, diligent, and skilled contracting support for a wide variety of transactions and deals. The position will assist with drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contracts, as well as entering the information into the contract management system and managing executed contracts. The position requires interaction with interdisciplinary stakeholders across the company to analyze contract terms, provide risk assessment for the company, and promote conformity in contractual agreements relating to partners, vendors, and customers. This position will coordinate efforts with various departments including sales (domestic and international), marketing, research and development, private label and corporate accounts, operation, and finance. In addition, this position will serve as Board Secretary, reporting directly to the CEO and Chairperson.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
- Preparing initial drafts of agreements based upon contracting standards and unique deal terms or requests.
- Reviewing contract redlines, comments, or issues, and suggesting alternative language and responses.
- Managing contract templates and executed contracts within the Contracts Management Software.
- Identifying and escalating potential risks in contracts during negotiation.
- Act as a point person for the collection of information, feedback, and approvals from internal stakeholders (e.g., business development, finance, procurement, R&D, etc.) to verify terms during the contracting process.
- Providing contract interpretation to internal clients and participating in substantive negotiation and business calls as needed.
- Working with various contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements, Technology Service Agreements, Supply Agreements, Regulatory and Quality Contracts, as well as Software and Technology Licenses.
- Optimize departmental performance through accuracy, timeliness, and communication to best serve internal and external customers.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
- The Contract Lawyer is also the Board Secretary, managing the company's shareholder register, handling shareholder inquiries, and processing periodic share transactions, ensuring effective management of the documentation and organization of Board meeting minutes, notifying the Board Members of meetings, and managing certain corporate governance legal documents (articles, by-laws, etc.) to note applicability during meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and five (5) years of relevant experience.
- Previous professional business environment exposure and contract/legal experience preferred.
- Previous exposure to the research or clinical laboratory, medical device, or other similar healthcare product environment preferred.
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Streck develops and manufactures products for clinical and research laboratories. Streck's core technology is cell stabilization, and the pioneering research has led to the development of a number of patented products for use in hematology, immunology and molecular biology.
Streck is located in a state-of-the art facility just minutes from Interstate 80 in the southwest Omaha/La Vista area. We offer a collaborative environment with career advancement opportunities, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, work/life balance and corporate wellness focus.
Streck, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer - qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected veteran or disability status, race / color, religion, gender, national origin or any other legally protected basis.