Rachean Evans
@racheanevans
I negotiate complex commercial, technology, and government contracts that reduce risk and improve business outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I've led end-to-end commercial contracting for Brown University, AT&T, Novo Nordisk, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Conning, AES Distributed Energy, and Pratt & Whitney. I draft, redline, negotiate, and execute complex SaaS, licensing, managed services, procurement, sales, vendor, and government agreements while aligning legal terms with business objectives.
I've built contracting strategies, templates, playbooks, and SOPs; guided cross-functional teams across Sales, Finance, Risk, Procurement, Legal, and Program Management; and supported dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and process improvement across regulated technology, pharmaceutical, aerospace, energy, telecommunications, and investment-management environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Contracts Consultant
Mar 2026 - Jun 2026 (3 months)
Represented Brown's interests in sourcing initiatives, reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and approving technology contracts, real estate contracts, purchasing agreements, and professional service agreements. Promoted compliance with university policies and state/federal regulations, advising campus partners on contract activities and risk mitigation.
Contracts Leader
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.
Feb 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Oversaw contract lifecycle management for commercial, state, and federal contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and executing legal terms. Managed continuous improvement initiatives, maintained contract repository and SOPs, and provided strategic leadership on contracting matters.
Partnered cross-functionally to develop strategic pricing programs and contracting strategies for multi-million-dollar SaaS and managed services agreements. Negotiated and redlined commercial terms to improve margins and ensure compliance with AT&T standards.
Provided contracts services for a pharmaceutical client, advising procurement managers on sourcing activities and negotiating commercial terms. Served as subject matter expert for cloud and SaaS agreements, and led continuous improvement initiatives.
Assistant Vice President, Legal
Conning
Nov 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Conducted due diligence, drafted and negotiated complex client agreements and contract amendments. Served as primary point of contact for contract inquiries and provided technical guidance on reinsurance contractual language.
Sr. Contracts & Corporate Governance Associate
Oct 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Drafted, negotiated, and managed commercial contracts for photovoltaic systems, including EPC contracts and construction agreements. Managed CAPEX-related contract structures and drove continuous improvement initiatives.
Legal Commercial Manager/ Contracts Manager
Sep 2007 - Jun 2013 (5 years 9 months)
Led negotiations for complex international OEM contracts with airlines and airframers, including Boeing and Airbus. Ensured export compliance with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC, and mentored contracts professionals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Activities and societies: Honors Program
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with Honors Program.
University of Oxford
Certificate, International Law
Certificate in International Law Program.
George Washington University Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
Juris Doctor with focus on Arbitration and Negotiation.
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