Manage the entire lifecycle of government and commercial programs including, but not limited to: •Provide responses to bids, proposals and contract negotiations.•Negotiate, analyze, prepare and revise contracts.•Audit existing contracts and oversee contract modifications.•Analyze contract risk.•Research and verify compliance with federal regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).•Monitor the performance of executed contracts.•Maintain data within contract management system.•Coordinate with the finance department to ensure correct billing and collection of contractual revenues.•Ensure the timely delivery and tracking of required deliverables.

Worked as a legal manager with a track record for success in establishing efficient contract processes through template transformation, consistent contract negotiations, organized tracking and comprehensive support. Utilized expertise in managing large projects, identifying and resolving legal issues and implementing solutions after conducting research and analysis. Delivered creative solutions to accommodate client requests and support strategic initiatives with high profile clients. Served as a sounding board and leveraged my experience to provide exceptional service. • Contract Drafting and Negotiation• Template Overhaul and Maintenance• Contract Management• Project Management• Risk Management• Document Management• Legal Support• Sales and Marketing Support• Research and Analysis• Training

Reviewed contracts to ensure consistency with negotiated terms and compliance with corporate and business standards. Reviewed complex legal documents and prepared communications, summaries and documents in response. Completed legal research and provided comprehensive recommendations. Worked closely with other in-house legal team members and business unit representatives to research and respond to high volume contract requests. • Contract drafting and review• Managed contract approval and execution• Legal Support• Legal Research • Assisted with M&A due diligence• Coordinated engagement of outside counsel

Corporate Contracts Manager – Contract drafting and negotiation of license, vendor, non-disclosure, processor agreements and agreements surrounding privacy laws (HIPPA and FTC). Training of legal personnel, including attorneys and legal assistants in connection with corporate policies, product and service offerings and business standards. Created and maintained corporate forms, contract templates, training procedures and contract policies and processes for use throughout the organization. Worked directly with the CAO, CFO, vice presidents, managers, sales executives, attorneys, credit and collections department, corporate controls and compliance department, internal and external auditors, insurance and security groups and product support personnel. Contract Administrator (License Division) - Legal Assistant duties, drafting and negotiation of license agreements and other legal documents, training of license division personnel, creation and maintenance of revenue recognition spreadsheets, reports and files and creation and maintenance of litigation reports and files. Worked with sales representatives, sales management and senior management aiding in efforts to acquire and maintain sales accounts with value added resellers (VARs). Legal Assistant (License Division) – Drafted amendments, extensions and other legal documents, maintained legal files and documents for the license division and corporate office, collection efforts (including monitoring payment due dates, drafting and sending collection letters, maintaining a log of all collection efforts, collaborating with the corporate collection department, maintaining A/R spreadsheets and legal file preparation for outside counsel), license agreement compliance issues such as certificates of compliance, royalty reporting, use of data, creation and maintenance of various spreadsheets and files, compliance letter preparation and scheduling audit appointments for the internal auditor.