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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Associate Business Contracts Officer in Austin, Texas
Develop, review, and/or negotiate, a multitude of contracts including software licenses, end user licenses, enterprise licenses, software-as-a-service contracts, clickwrap terms, terms of service, privacy policy terms, service level agreements, data-use, construction agreements, master agreements, real estate agreements, procurement agreements, providing services agreements and revenue generation agreements.Research, interpret, advise, and provide guidance on management of contractual obligations as well as legal risks and business terms including FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR, Data Use, Intellectual Property, and accessibility. May support and manage at least one direct report responsible for the review and negotiation of routine technology contracts.Develop, and present contract workshops to educate the University administrators on contracting policies. Assist in the maintenance and development of policies and procedures related to administration of technology contracts. Remain up-to-date on legal/regulatory updates affecting technology contracts. Ensure compliance with applicable Texas and federal laws, Regents' Rules, and University policies. Work with University departments, administration and attorneys to ensure contracts meet business objectives, while complying with applicable procurement and contracting procedures.Apply contract formation knowledge to independently address a variety of contract issues. Analyze business and legal issues in proposed contracts, consult with Business Contracts Administrator, and work cross functionally with legal colleagues, subject matter experts, applicable departments (i.e., Legal Affairs, Office of Risk Management, IT etc.) and vendor as needed, in order to resolve challenges, achieve business objectives, and manage risk.Assist Business Contracts Office in the maintenance of day-to-day contract administration functions, including timely updates to contracts database, distribution and/or archiving of fully executed contracts (paper and electronic), responding to departmental contract related inquiries and other administrative duties as needed. Manage the contract lifecycle, including drafts, modifications, amendments and renewals.Coordinate between the Business Contracts Office and all University departments in order to obtain needed approvals.Other related functions as assigned.