Legal Contracts Manager - Crystal Stairs

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

LEGAL MANAGER, CONTRACTS

100% Onsite - Location: 90056 Los Angeles

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Legal Manager who is primarily responsible for coordinating, implementing and monitoring the Agency's contract life cycle. The Manager will serve as the primary point of contact regarding Agency's contractual matters to ensure that contracts comply with Agency's policies and funder requirements. The Manager will be responsible for maintaining a database to track contract status and renewal periods. This position will also assist the Agency's Chief Compliance Officer/General Counsel with legal research, training, and developing policies, procedures and systems to mitigate legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate (if applicable) a wide variety of contractual-related documents including, but not limited to funding contracts, grants, vendor contracts, subcontracts, leases, releases, MOUs, programmatic agreements, work orders, amendments, and termination notices.
• Establish and maintain a contract management system to regulate the contract process workflow.
• Provide training to staff on Agency's contract-related policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to pending and executed contacts.
• Collaborate as necessary with internal stakeholders regarding Agency's procurement process
• Assist with insurance related tasks including applications and requests for COIs.
• Assist with corporate filings, subpoenas and record retention monitoring as requested by Supervisor.
• Works on special projects as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in contract drafting with 2 years of that experience working in a corporate contracts or legal department.
• One year of supervisorial experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. A graduate degree in law, business administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
• California bar admittee is a plus.
• Knowledge of contract law principles required.
• Knowledge of contract management systems or software preferred.
• Ability to prioritize workflow and adjust to changing deadlines.
• Exhibit high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects until completion.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate critical issues timely.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, objectivity and impartiality.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with tact and confidence.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for use and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc. please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org