Contract Manager

Harvard Maintenance, Inc•New York, NY

11d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Harvard is the largest family-owned provider of premier commercial janitorial and professional security services in the United States. We believe in the power of our people. Here, every team member is valued, empowered, and trained to contribute their best. We foster an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join our Legal team. This role will play a critical part in reviewing and managing commercial service contracts, managing our contract management system, and building efficient contract processes that support our growing organization.

Requirements

Proven experience in contract administration and contract lifecycle management
Strong communication, drafting and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of business law, contracting principles, and compliance standards preferred
Experience building or improving contract management processes
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management capabilities
Business-oriented mindset with ability to support strategic decision-making
Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion
Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Ability to be in NYC office 4 days a week.

Nice To Haves

Ironclad or similar CLM experience a plus

Responsibilities

Draft, review, edit, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs and vendor agreements.
Work with legal counsel on legal issues with respect to the agreements.
Maintain and manage the company’s contract management system, Ironclad.
Develop and maintain contract workflows to ensure efficient, transparent review across departments
Interpret and analyze contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards, insurance requirements, and company guidelines.
Create and maintain standard contract templates and clause libraries (including fallback and alternative language)
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, HR, Finance, and Risk Management
Manage the company’s contract repository.
Assist with lease agreements, corporate registrations, and other corporate requirements.
Manage aspects of legal operations in coordination with General Counsel.
Support broader legal and compliance initiatives as needed
Develop and deliver training related to contract review, negotiation, and enforcement