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Senior IT Contracts Specialist

Senior IT Contracts Specialist

Abbott Laboratories companyNorth Chicago, IL, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

  • At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to :
  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL or Willis Tower location within the GENC General Counsel division.

The Senior IT Contracts Specialist plays a key role within the Abbott Commercial Legal team, serving as the primary liaison for IT contract matters. This position supports contract negotiation and drafting, ensures compliance with internal policies and laws and regulations, and leads initiatives related to training, process improvement, and template development. The role requires close collaboration with Corporate Legal attorneys and paralegals, Global Procurement, business stakeholders, and external partners to drive efficient and compliant contracting practices.

What Youll Work On

Contract Management & Negotiation

  • Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of IT-related agreements including cloud services, software licenses, AI terms, data processing, and confidentiality agreements.
  • Serve as the primary contact for IT contracts, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and business needs.
  • Redline and negotiate deviations from standard templates and draft custom language for unique scenarios.
  • Ensure all contract modifications are properly reviewed and approved.
  • Legal & Compliance Support

  • Provide guidance to Abbott stakeholders on legal, compliance, and risk management issues, in collaboration with attorneys.
  • Manage open-source software license reviews for mobile applications, advising on obligations and restrictions.
  • Training & Education

  • Identify training needs and develop educational content for Global Procurement and Abbott commercial paralegals.
  • Deliver training sessions on foundational contracting, IT contracting, AI, and data privacy / security.
  • Project & Process Leadership

  • Lead project management efforts for Commercial Legal initiatives, including global template updates and outside counsel budget tracking.
  • Oversee the Corporate Legal intake process, including form updates, training materials, and metrics analysis.
  • Template & Policy Development

  • Draft and maintain global IT contract templates, AI terms, and data privacy / security clauses in compliance with Abbott policies, industry standards, and laws and regulations.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IT contracting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
  • Professional, proactive, and detail oriented.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing and auditing contract compliance and training systems.
  • Advanced degree or certification in law, paralegal studies, healthcare, MIS, or business.
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or equivalent.
  • Experience in commercial legal roles within healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or hospital systems.
  • Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : www.abbottbenefits.com

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com / Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

    The base pay for this position is $66,700.00 $133,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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