Legal Contract Specialist II

Job DetailJob Title:Legal Contract Specialist IIDepartment:62081-ContractsLocation:FarmingtonFTE%:1ShiftSearch #:2027-521Closing Date:11/16/2026Recruiter:ODonnell, Lorin E.
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Why UConn HealthUConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
Within the Contracts Department, responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing and managing contracts for UConn Health and/or The University of Connecticut Health Center Finance Corporation GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THIS CLASSIFICATION:This Legal Contract Specialist (LCS) II position is distinguished from the LCS I and LCS III positions based on the following: the contracts normally assigned to an LCS II are higher value, higher risk and/or more complex (such ascontracts that cannot be completed using an established template or require significant negotiation and revision) thanthose assigned to the LCS I, but not as high in value, risk or complexity as those assigned to the LCS III; and the LCS II is responsible for some staff training or supervision, and is assigned some administrative responsibilities (such as drafting policies/procedures and representing the department at meetings), but is not expected to carry out those responsibilities independently. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Works under the limited supervision of an employee of higher grade. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May Lead/supervise lower level staff as assigned EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:Drafts, reviews and negotiates various types of contracts in compliance with all applicable laws and UConn Health policies and procedures, under limited supervision.
Serves as liaison between UConn Health departments, Office of the Attorney General and outside contractors during contract negotiations.
Analyzes existing contracts, as needed.
Assists with the interpretation of complex contract terms and conditions and/or procurement/contract-related laws, regulations and policies.
Maintains contract information in contract database.
Drafts correspondence.
Communicates regularly with UConn Health department representatives and management about their contracts.
Keeps up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, policies and the latest technical and professional knowledge.
May also perform the following functions, as needed:Provide contract-related training to department personnel.
Review contracts drafted by others and provides feedback.
Handle large, complex projects.
Present information to UConn Health committees, departments and senior management.
Work on compliance-related initiatives and/or assists in the development of policies and procedures related to contracts.
Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Solid understanding of contract law.
Demonstrated ability to independently draft routine to moderately complex contracts.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent typing/word-processing skills.
Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook (or similar programs).
Good organizational skills.
Attention to detail and proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, develop alternate approaches to difficult problems, and facilitate solutions in a fast-paced environment. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:Seven (7) years of professional experience in a legal/paralegal or contract-related role, including experience drafting and negotiating contracts and/or advising internal clients about contractual terms and conditions in the context of applicable laws and regulations. Substitutions:An undergraduate degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the general experience.
Or, an undergraduate degree in any field accompanied by a law degree may be substituted for four (4) years of the general experience. WORKING

CONDITIONS:
The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues. Preferred

Requirements:
Experience negotiating and drafting healthcare relate