Sr. Contract Negotiator

UNC Charlotte

Part-Time
Closes on Monday, June 2, 2025

Job Description

  • Independently review and negotiate terms and conditions of complex award documents and contractual agreements with various sponsors to ensure compliance with policies, federal and state laws, and sponsor guidelines.
  • Draft and negotiate agreements, including those for technical data and intellectual property rights, publication rights, payment terms, title to equipment, and travel regulations.
  • Write and review standard and complex agreements, subawards, and consulting agreements. Handle exceptions for Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.
  • Collaborate with Principal Investigator and department administrators to ensure timely and compliant processing of all agreement types.
  • Under minimal supervision, prepare correspondence and process requests to sponsors for modifications to existing agreements.
  • Ensure modifications are managed efficiently and in accordance with the sponsor guidelines.�• Collaborate with the various offices in the Division of Research, Office of Legal Affairs, and other relevant offices to address compliance issues.
  • Work closely with senior negotiators and direct supervisors to ensure all agreements comply with relevant laws, policies, and procedures, including those of the UNC System and sponsor requirements.
  • Stay up to date with changing regulatory requirements and policies affecting sponsored research.
  • Maintain and manage all negotiation-related documentation in the award management database and negotiations tracking system, ensuring records are updated and accurately reflect the current status of each negotiation.
  • Ensure timely processing of all negotiations and keep all parties informed of the status.
  • Assist management with implementing performance metrics and improving negotiation tracking systems.
  • Provide expert advice on contract administration and negotiation best practices.
  • Assist supervisors in training and mentoring other colleagues.
  • Support less experienced staff by making recommendations on complex and non-routine contract issues.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced contract negotiators on documentation management.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and sponsors.

UNC Charlotte
Sr. Contract Negotiator - 149038