The Legal Contracts Manager will collaborate with the legal team to develop or retool our contract management processes. The position requires drafting, negotiating and finalizing routine contracts for ACOG programs, including developing standard operating procedures and workflows for contract management.  These activities are document-intensive, requiring attention to detail, sophisticated organizational processes, and continuously updated document creation and retention tools. The Legal Contracts Manager will have direct and regular contact with staff and leadership throughout the organization, as well as physician volunteers. You must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills and the ability to work creatively, effectively, and respectfully with a broad range of people.

Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate and finalize a large volume of standard contracts for programs across the organization, including independent contractor agreements, speaker agreements, non-disclosure agreements and hotel contracts.
• In conjunction with the Department’s Legal Project Managers, plan for and implement the introduction of a new electronic contract management system in 2027.
• Effectively negotiate and manage low, moderate, and high-risk agreements.
• Manage the Legal Department’s contract process, ensuring that staff needs are met and organizational goals and objectives realized.
• Develop and implement CM processes and develop and integrate new contract management tools, templates, methods, and processes.
• Draft and support the negotiation of selected complex contracts related to major projects or programs.
• Prepare or support complex Requests for Proposals for high-value contracts.
• Work closely with business owners throughout the organization to develop their skills in drafting appropriate statements of work and negotiating contracts.
• Has a solid understanding of the business and financial implications of contract decisions and can advise business owners on the best course of action.
• Identify risk and issues, suggest alternatives that lead to the best solution.
• Conduct legal, policy, and factual research as needed and/or assigned.
• Develop and implement improvements to the department’s workflow, including systems for tracking contracts and keeping business leaders informed and on-track.
• Act as the legal point of contact for the Finance Department and IT Departments with respect to their responsibilities to review and approve contracts.
• Conduct educational sessions for ACOG staff concerning the contract process.
• Assist in the preparation of reports on the contracts process and volume for executive review and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mission-oriented and committed to rolling up your sleeves and doing what needs to be done in support of the organization’s goals.
• Ability to develop processes and architecture for handling ACOG’s significant contracting needs
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills — you’re someone who does not let things fall through the cracks.
• Strong written and verbal communication — you’re warm, clear, and confident when presenting or interacting with new hires and teammates.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a variety of levels of professional staff and physician volunteers.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and adapting quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, manage multiple projects, exercise sound professional judgment, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or other related software, research skills and familiarity or willingness to experiment with generative AI tools.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal, attorney and/or contracting expert.
• Law degree a plus; certification from National Contract Management Association or equivalent a plus