Contract Manager (Part-Time, Remote)

M3USA•Fort Washington, PA

26d•Remote

About The Position

Manage the full contract lifecycle (intake, drafting, review, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, and close-out) for client, supplier, partner, and other third-party agreements, including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Review and analyze contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions (including pricing, scope, IP, confidentiality, SLAs, and limitation of liability) to identify risks and ensure alignment with company policy, applicable laws, and regulations. Develop negotiation strategies and lead or support negotiations in time-sensitive situations; recommend alternatives, document positions, and escalate non-standard terms for approval as needed. Draft, revise, and prepare contract documents for internal review, approval, and signature; ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization prior to execution. Coordinate the contract review process and solicit input from internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Information Security, and Management) to confirm requirements and resolve issues efficiently. Evaluate and manage requests for contract changes, including amendments, change orders, and revisions to Statements of Work; maintain version control and an auditable record of approvals and deviations. Administer executed agreements, including tracking key obligations, deliverables, milestones, renewals, and notice periods; support ongoing compliance and contract close-out activities. Maintain and continuously improve contract administration policies, systems, procedures, templates, standard clauses, and negotiation playbooks to streamline processes and reduce cycle times. Provide guidance to internal teams on contract interpretation and commercial terms; support training and process communications to promote consistent contracting practices. Maintain accurate contract records and reporting in contract management tools; develop and monitor metrics/KPIs (e.g., cycle time, renewal pipeline, and exceptions) and prepare status updates for leadership as requested. Support commercial contract matters related to licensing agreements, data use arrangements, renewals, and new business; coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution and implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalency
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar position
Knowledge of legal terminology and principles relevant to commercial contracts.
The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
Experience with contract management solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working on market research contracts preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the full contract lifecycle (intake, drafting, review, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, and close-out) for client, supplier, partner, and other third-party agreements, including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Review and analyze contract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions (including pricing, scope, IP, confidentiality, SLAs, and limitation of liability) to identify risks and ensure alignment with company policy, applicable laws, and regulations.
Develop negotiation strategies and lead or support negotiations in time-sensitive situations; recommend alternatives, document positions, and escalate non-standard terms for approval as needed.
Draft, revise, and prepare contract documents for internal review, approval, and signature; ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization prior to execution.
Coordinate the contract review process and solicit input from internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Information Security, and Management) to confirm requirements and resolve issues efficiently.
Evaluate and manage requests for contract changes, including amendments, change orders, and revisions to Statements of Work; maintain version control and an auditable record of approvals and deviations.
Administer executed agreements, including tracking key obligations, deliverables, milestones, renewals, and notice periods; support ongoing compliance and contract close-out activities.
Maintain and continuously improve contract administration policies, systems, procedures, templates, standard clauses, and negotiation playbooks to streamline processes and reduce cycle times.
Provide guidance to internal teams on contract interpretation and commercial terms; support training and process communications to promote consistent contracting practices.
Maintain accurate contract records and reporting in contract management tools; develop and monitor metrics/KPIs (e.g., cycle time, renewal pipeline, and exceptions) and prepare status updates for leadership as requested.
Support commercial contract matters related to licensing agreements, data use arrangements, renewals, and new business; coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution and implementation.