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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility for negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts such as agreements with corporate clients, vendors, and consultants.
Draft, revise and enforce policies governing contract review and execution.
Manage and optimize contract review process, from concept to executed contract, in a manner that ensures comprehensive review to protect Company’s interests while also ensuring speed and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal subject matter experts and business leaders, during contract review process.
Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings involving contracts and commercial disputes.
Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators, primarily related to the Company’s contractual obligations.
Assist with general corporate matters.
Provides legal and compliance training to in-house clients
Job Skills:
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong computer/word processing skills, including knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to apply independent judgment in a dynamic environment.
Work Experience:
Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC., or Minnesota.
At least three years of experience in the practice of law.
Preferred some experience in negotiating/drafting contracts.
Experience with contract management software.
Experience with SaaS contracts preferred.
Higher education experience preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Certificates, Licenses, and registrations
Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland, or Washington, DC.
Other:
Must be able to travel 10% of the time.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Typical office setting.
Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Access information using a computer.
Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
Effectively cope with stressful situations.
Strong mental acuity.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
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SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.
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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.
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