Contracts Manager

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to lead the end-to-end management of client-facing commercial contracts. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment of contractual relationships with our clients. The ideal candidate has a strong background in negotiating and managing business-to-business (B2B) service agreements, statements of work (SOWs), and master service agreements (MSAs), with a focus on risk mitigation and business enablement.

What You’ll Do

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of client contracts from initiation through execution, amendments, and renewal.
• Maintain and optimize contract templates, clause libraries, and internal workflows to align with business goals and legal compliance.
• Track key contract milestones (renewals, terminations, performance obligations) and maintain accurate records.

Review & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and data protection agreements (DPAs).
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to ensure contract terms reflect business needs and risk tolerance.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Identify and address potential legal and operational risks in client contracts.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Assist in audits, due diligence, and compliance reporting as needed.

Stakeholder Support

• Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and guidance across internal departments.
• Provide training and resources to business teams on contract standards and best practices.

Corporate Governance

• Maintain and update corporate records and databases (e.g., entity management system via Corporate Services Company)
• Prepare and file annual reports, corporate disclosures and state regulatory filings.
• Support transactional activities like mergers, acquisitions and entity formations and dissolutions, assisting with due diligence and related documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field; JD preferred, but paralegal professionals may also be considered, who have a paralegal certificate or associates degree in paralegal studies.
• Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) is preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience managing commercial client contracts in a corporate or legal environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating service agreements and navigating complex client terms.
• Solid understanding of contract law, data privacy, indemnification, limitation of liability, and IP provisions.

Preferred

• Experience with contract management systems (e.g., ContractWorks, DocuSign CLM, Salesforce integrations).
• Industry experience in healthcare, technology, marketing, or B2B services.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with operational needs.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
• Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
• FSA / HSA Options
• 401(K) with a generous company match