Support contract drafting, negotiations and risk management in a collaborative, fast-paced environment! Be You. The Contracting Associate serves as a member of The Contracting Office, an operational function supporting procurement-related contracting across Duke University and Duke University Health System. The Associate reviews, drafts, revises, and negotiates commercial agreements in accordance with approved institutional policies, contracting playbooks, standard templates, delegated authority, and established escalation protocols. Working collaboratively with Strategic Sourcing, business units, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, Risk Management, and the Office of General Counsel, the Associate identifies contractual, financial, compliance, operational, and reputational risks and helps develop practical solutions that support timely and effective contract execution. Matters requiring legal advice, interpretation of law, establishment of a new legal position, or deviation from approved guidance are escalated to the Office of General Counsel. The Associate also advances a standardized, technology-enabled contracting function through AI-assisted contract review tools, enterprise contract lifecycle management technology, and continuous process improvement. Role Boundaries and Relationship with the Office of General Counsel The Contracting Office is an operational function and is not part of the Office of General Counsel. This position does not serve as legal counsel to Duke University, Duke University Health System, or their employees; does not independently provide legal advice; and does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Associate performs contract review and negotiation activities only within authority delegated through approved institutional policies, contracting playbooks, standard templates, and escalation protocols. The Associate may identify potential legal issues but must refer matters requiring legal interpretation, legal advice, or the exercise of legal authority to the Office of General Counsel. The Associate may not represent or imply, internally or externally, that the Associate is acting on behalf of the Office of General Counsel or serving as Duke's legal counsel. The Office of General Counsel retains responsibility for providing legal advice, interpreting applicable law, determining institutional legal positions, and addressing matters requiring attorney-client privilege or other legal protections. Work Arrangement – Hybrid with option to become remote. DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES JD plus attorney license, preferred. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education - JD or LLB degree required. Experience - A license to practice law or sat for current year bar exam with results pending. Be Bold. Position Impact The Associate contributes to Duke University's and Duke Health's mission by helping ensure that procurement-related agreements are reviewed efficiently, negotiated consistently, and executed in a manner that protec
