Contract Manager

Acuity Inc • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Contract Manager to join its Law and Business Environment (LBE) team. Reporting to the leader of the Transactional Center of Expertise (COE), this role is crucial for delivering transactional legal services with a focus on end-user satisfaction and outcomes. The Contract Manager will collaborate with transactional attorneys, other LBE team members, and various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include negotiating, drafting, and reviewing global commercial and sourcing contracts, providing advice on general business matters, and enhancing contracting and legal processes. This position partners with sourcing, finance, sales, and business units to ensure contracts align with company policies, mitigate risks, and support business objectives. Experience supporting an international manufacturing or technology company is strongly preferred. This role operates under a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days onsite per week to foster collaboration and achieve business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or paralegal certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, procurement, or related field.
• Ability to work a hybrid work model, with the expectation of working onsite 3 days per week.
• Experience supporting in-house legal teams.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial and sourcing agreements.
• Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize projects, and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with commercial contracting in a global manufacturing or technology company preferred.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle tools or legal operations platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, master services agreements, vendor contracts, marketing agreements, and professional services agreements, as directed by attorneys.
• Ensure contracts reflect approved legal positions, risk tolerance, and business requirements.
• Identify and escalate legal, financial, and operational risks as needed.
• Maintain contract templates and playbooks to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Assist with process improvement for contract management.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage contract management systems and automation tools.
• Provide support and collaborate with attorneys on special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level