Contracts and Compliance Specialist

BERKHEIMER BUSINESS SERVICES LLC • bethlehem, pa, us • 5m ago

Description:

Are you a detail-oriented and research-driven professional with a knack for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance? BerkOne is seeking a Contracts & Compliance Specialist in our Bethlehem, PA office. Join our team to help ensure our business operations are not only compliant, but also optimized for success!

WHAT WE DO:

BerkOne's mission is to provide clients with customized and efficient back-office services enabling them to not only focus on their core competencies but reduce costs as well. The company helps organizations transform information-intensive business processes, reduce manual work and errors, minimize costs, and improve customer engagement.

We combine RPA, cognitive capture, process orchestration, mobility and engagement, and analytics to ease implementations and deliver dramatic results that mitigate compliance risk and increase competitiveness, growth, and profitability. BerkOne also provides outsourcing services to complement these solutions, including inbound mail prep, imaging, document indexing, remittance processing, and outbound print and mail. Very few vendors offer this combination of Solutions and Services, which is why our approach to Document Process Automation positions us to grow and dominate the process automation space well into the future.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Contracts & Compliance Specialist, you will report to the Vice President of Compliance and work directly with Senior Management, playing a crucial part in ensuring that our contracts and business practices meet all necessary legal and regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include:

Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and partners, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements, including software usage terms, licensing agreements, and BerkOne's values.
Proactively and continuously monitor and ensure compliance with company policies, legal obligations, and industry regulations.
Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and manage documentation for accuracy and accessibility.
Conduct legal research to support contract reviews and compliance efforts, and communicate changes in laws/regulations that may affect the company.
Provide training to staff across the company on contract-related compliance matters.
Collaborate with various teams to identify and mitigate risks, as well as advise management on potential legal issues that may arise.

LOCATION + SCHEDULE

Onsite in our Bethlehem, PA office
Full-time Position: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays!
401(k) Profit Sharing
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Travel Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Long Term Disability
Preparation of Wills
Optional pet insurance

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of legal requirements in the business services industry, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and an analytical mindset with the ability to interpret contracts to make the best well-informed business decisions. The Contracts & Compliance Specialist will meet challenges with resourcefulness, be conscientious, thorough, and open to learning all the services that BerkOne can offer.

Masters degree in law, paralegal studies, or a related field; and
Minimum 2 - 4 years of qualifiable experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiation
Knowledge of privacy regulations and data protection practices
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe/PDF Software, and e-signature programs

At BerkOne, open and honest communication is the mobilizing force that maintains the integrity of our company. We interact with each other and our clients with respect and trust. Our employees drive the success of our organization, and we are committed to providing the environment for them to succeed! We encourage the use of information, imagination, and initiative to develop innovative solutions. Check out our real-world results at berkone.com. BerkOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions require a successful professional reference check, criminal background check and drug screen.