Contract Manager III

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct compliant assessment, analysis, drafting, review, and negotiation of contractual documents.
• Negotiate optimal contract terms while balancing risk exposure and departmental risk tolerance within company guidelines.
• Exercise independent judgment and authority in legal decision-making with minimal reliance on the Legal group.
• Advise and influence stakeholders and functional leadership on contractual terms, business implications, and process efficiencies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess future needs and implement improvements to legal processes, templates, and playbooks.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to ensure seamless contract execution.
• Serve as a resource within the group, including training or mentoring other contract managers as needed.
• Influence departmental objectives and contribute to long-term strategic goals; may lead process improvements or special projects.
• Deliver presentations to stakeholders and leadership regarding contract purpose, processes, risks, and areas requiring attention.
• Maintain accurate records of executed contracts and respond to audit requests.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Stakeholder management and influence
• Contract lifecycle management
• Process improvement and documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Legal, or a related discipline, or equivalent education with experience.•
• 5–10 years of relevant contract management experience.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• High degree of customer focus with proven ability to build internal and external partnerships.

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Certification in Contract Management.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience training or mentoring contract management staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Legal, or related field required.
• JD preferred.