Senior Contracts Advisor

To be successful in this position you must bring:

• Demonstrated ability to execute sound independent judgement, particularly with respect to contractual or policy-based gray areas, while considering a variety of relevant facts, potential risks, compliance issues, and business needs
• Outstanding communications skills and ability to manage complex relationships with multiple stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• A working knowledge of contract law and extensive experience negotiating a broad range of agreements (e.g. consulting, technical services, construction, real estate, software licensing, SAAS, international, medical/life sciences, hotel/catering, etc.)
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas of specialization: construction contracts, software licensing agreements, or privacy (e.g. HIPAA, GDPR)
• Extensive work experience in a University or higher education environment
• Ability to think creatively and superior problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong business, analytical, and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience, or a similar combination of education and relevant experience 

In addition, our preferred requirements include:

• Relevant advanced degree: e.g. JD, MBA, Masters in Supply Chain or other relevant program

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Stanford University creates a unique experience for a contracts professional. Being a part of the amazing research that goes on at Stanford University is a rewarding career. Knowing that the services you helped to procure eventually become a part of the revolutionary products and services we see in our world today. The scientific discoveries, the breakthrough research and the amazing Faculty make Stanford University Procurement a challenging and exciting place to work. Here are just some of the unique rewards Stanford empowers you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. 
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. 
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. 
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. 
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more! 

If you’re tired of working in an environment where each day is the same as the last, if you’re interested in negotiating agreements for consulting services in Kenya and multi-million dollar construction contracts in the SF bay area in the same day, if you’d like to grow personally and professionally in a collaborative team environment, we invite you to consider applying for the position of Contracts Advisor for Stanford University. Please click “Apply for Job” and submit your resume and one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.