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Boys Town · 3 weeks ago

Associate General Counsel - Contracts

Omaha, NE

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Boys Town is a national child and family care organization that has been serving since 1917. The Associate General Counsel - Contracts will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts while providing strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Drafts, reviews, and finalizes a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, government contracts, vendor agreements, construction contracts, data use agreements, business associate agreements (BAAs), clinical services agreements, physician services agreements, healthcare contracts, joint venture agreements, clinical trial agreements, grant contracts, and MOUs, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements

Leads contract negotiations, as needed, working closely with internal stakeholders to develop negotiation strategies that align with organizational priorities and risk tolerance, while fostering positive relationships with government agencies, healthcare organizations, and other external partners

Conducts thorough legal research to support contract negotiations, including analysis of federal, state, and local regulations impacting Boys Town’s programs and services

Provides strategic guidance on contract structure, risk management, and negotiation tactics

Stays current on emerging legal issues which impact contracts related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data privacy, and digital health technologies, proactively identifying potential risks and advising on best practices for data protection and ethical AI use

Supports the continuous improvement of contract management processes, including template development, process documentation, and training for internal teams

Assists with contract disputes, terminations, amendments, and compliance reviews as needed

Reports directly to the General Counsel, collaborating closely with the legal, compliance and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely contract execution, promoting a culture of accountability and ethical decision-making

Qualification

Contract negotiationLegal researchContract draftingGovernment contractsHealthcare regulationsRisk managementStrategic guidanceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Nebraska required

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including substantial experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts required

Extensive knowledge in a wide variety of legal and business areas

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders

Ability to drive strategy and execute on transactional matters and potential disputes

Ability to work cross-functionally with business teams to mitigate risk

Ability to successfully resolve complex legal and compliance matters

High sense of urgency and the ability to work independently in a team environment while handling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining regulatory compliance

Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively, work diplomatically, and foster proactive business relationships