What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at Tobii Dynavox?
Who we are:
At Tobii Dynavox, we empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. We call this mission Power to Be You. Our assistive communication technology helps our customers express themselves, connect with the world, and pursue independence, whether through everyday activities like ordering food or extraordinary feats like running a company. Working at Tobii Dynavox, you'll become part of a team that spans the globe, with offices in the US, Sweden, France, the UK, China, and beyond.
To learn more about what we make possible, meet some of our customers or take a look at some of our products.
What you'll do:
Our technology has life-changing impact on people with communication and mobility challenges by giving them a voice. Our Funding Team helps to make that impact possible by navigating the complex legal landscape of healthcare financing.
What you'll do:
The Contracts Specialist is responsible for every phase of contract development from researching the legal regulations to negotiating the terms and preparing the documents. He or she may collaborate with a legal team or work independently to evaluate bids and draft documents. Contract specialists are also responsible for assisting clients in terminating contracts on favorable terms.
Your days will be filled with:
- Contract Negotiation: Complete contract negotiations with various types of payers to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
- Contract Analysis: Carefully review and assess contracts, agreements, and legal documents to identify any potential risks, discrepancies, or non-compliance issues.
- Legal Compliance: Ensure that all contracts adhere to relevant laws and regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Risk Assessment: Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify and evaluate potential risks and liabilities associated with each agreement.
- Contract Modifications: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate and propose changes to contracts when necessary, aiming to protect the company's interests.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized records of contract reviews, modifications, and approvals.
- Legal Research: Stay up to date with changes in laws and regulations that may impact contract terms and update standard templates accordingly.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including legal, procurement, sales, and finance, to ensure contract alignment with business objectives.
- Contract Approval: Assist in obtaining necessary approvals for contracts and agreements, including obtaining signatures from relevant parties.
- Reporting: Prepare reports and summaries of contract reviews, highlighting key terms, risks, and recommendations.
- Legal Coordination: Ensure coordination with Legal on contract matters that may have legal significance (such as identifying to Legal non-standard or potentially high-risk terms and conditions) prior to advising management of contractual risks, rights and obligations, and terms and conditions interpretations.
- Other: Perform other contract-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent with excellent academic credentials
- 3 years of contract or paralegal experience
Skills needed to be successful in this position:
- Salesforce.com experience preferred
- Microsoft Office suite
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with interruptions
- Keep up in a fast-paced work setting
- Ability to meet stringent deadlines
Additional information
Where we stand:
We believe diversity not only enriches our workplace culture, but also gives us a strategic advantage. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us all become better communicators, better problem solvers, and better human beings. Our differences make us stronger.
Tobii Dynavox values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Tobii Dynavox does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
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