US Anesthesia Partners is the highest-quality single-specialty anesthesia practice in the United States, with over 6,000 employees distributed across 12 states. Our clinical and non-clinical staff support each other as they work toward a common vision: Empowering people to advance exceptional care. The Contract Management Specialist is responsible for critical contract lifecycle management for a variety of contract types, including confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, professional anesthesia services agreements, and vendor agreements. This trusted individual will handle highly confidential contracting requests and a high volume of time-sensitive projects. This is an onsite role based at our Dallas, TX office. 

At this time, US Anesthesia Partners does not hire candidates residing in New York, California, Hawaii, or Alaska.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation)

• Manages a high volume of contracting requests from initiation to execution, in accordance with company policies and procedures, and in collaboration with USAP attorneys.
• Drafts agreements on approved templates and provides standard proposed revisions for drafts created by external parties.
• Identifies key potential risks in existing and proposed contracts and escalates to appropriate internal stakeholders for input and resolution.
• Provides timely and accurate responses to contract-related inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains detailed and accurate reports for legal and operations leaders regarding contracting requests and existing contracts.
• Recommends and implements process improvements for specific contract types.
• Contributes to periodic contract template updates and maintains library of approved templates.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Business, or other relevant field required.
• Paralegal certification a plus, with experience serving in a paralegal role preferred.
• 5+ years prior legal department experience required.
• Experience successfully managing all aspects of contract drafting, negotiation, and execution.
• Experience with contract management systems and electronic signature systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex concepts succinctly.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Positive customer-service orientation and consistent professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with executives, other internal stakeholders, and external parties.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong command of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation rules.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and process enhancements.

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Occasional Standing

• Occasional Walking

• Frequent Sitting

• Frequent hand, finger movement

• Use office equipment (in office or remote)

• Communicate verbally and in writing