Senior Contract Manager, Legal

Keenan & Associates seeks a Senior Contract Manager to join its legal department. In this role you will be focused on implementing best practices and encouraging innovation and improvements in the area of contract management. Your responsibilities will include management of Keenan’s contract database and library of template contract documents.

It is preferred this role be located in Southern California with the ability to be present at Keenan’s corporate office in Torrance, CA on a hybrid schedule. The position will work closely with and report to the Assistant Vice President of Legal.

Keenan, an Accretive company, is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm meeting the insurance needs of hospitals, public entities and California school districts. Keenan specializes in providing consulting services in the areas of: employee benefits, workers' compensation, loss control, financial, and property & liability.

Please note that the duties below can vary based on the workflow of the legal department.

• Implement and promote contract management best practices.
• Maintain library of template contract documents.
• Oversight and management of contracts database.
• Provide support to Keenan business teams in completing standardized contract templates including service agreements, amendments, vendor agreements, business associate agreements, and other contract related documents.
• Provide contract support to the Assistant Vice President of Legal, including reports on contract documents as requested.
• Support proposal team in review of requests for proposals and other solicitation documents.
• Provide feedback on contractual insurance provisions in contracts in line with company insurance policies and coverages.
• Request Certificates of Insurance to comply with contract requirements.
• Comply with internal approval processes and ensure that all contracts meet company standards and expectations.
• Provide support around responses to public records and other document related requests.
• Work effectively with internal clients at all levels to meet company goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the members of the legal department.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines on projects.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills.
• Self-motivated, independent and able to handle time sensitive projects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent follow-up skills that drive to completion.
• Demonstrate good judgment, reasoned decisions and maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in either a law firm or corporate legal team, including significant experience in contract management.
• Experience with contract management systems.
• Strong desire to develop processes and procedures to solve contract-related challenges.
• Strong MS Office suite skills - Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Experience in the insurance industry is encouraged, but not required.
• Experience with Salesforce is encouraged, but not required.
• Experience with SmartSheets is encouraged, but not required.

To help you make the best decision for your personal growth, it’s important to us to share a glimpse of what we offer our top asset, our people:   

• Competitive base salary   
• Generous 30+ Days Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package inclusive of Paid Time Off, 10 Company Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick Days, and 2 Volunteer Days
• Health benefit options with you in mind; 5 affordable medical plan options with rates based on your salary, company paid HSA contribution with eligible HSA plan selection, 2 dental plan options offering orthodontia coverage and 3 cleanings per year, and 2 vision plan options    
• Company match 401(k) plan – 50% up to 6%!   
• Support of your fitness wellness goals! We offer up to 75% off at over 11,000 gyms and fitness centers    
• Opportunity to prioritize your mental health with 24/7 access to licensed therapists   
• Pet benefits & discounts    
• Access to our Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs) that lend a voice to the variety of demographics represented throughout AssuredPartners  

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 (US Dollar) annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Hybrid work environment flexibility.

Accretive is a collection of elite specialty and wholesale agencies supported by experienced industry leaders. Our expertise is broad, and our innovative culture runs deep. We value relationships above all else and consistently deliver best in class customized solutions and service you can trust.

Accretive is passionate about fueling our clients’ innovation and growth. That makes us the perfect place for creative, dynamic people who want to grow their career while helping businesses, families and people thrive.  We are proud to be one of the largest brokers in the country, but we’re even prouder of the honest, caring relationships that our employees build with our clients every day.

Working with us will give you the opportunity to do work that matters while you learn with us, advance with us, and most importantly, grow with us. Accretive is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. Accretive is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!