Contract Manager

CFGI

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About The Position

The Contract Manager supports the Director of Contract Management and Legal Affairs by overseeing the day-to-day management of contracts across the organization. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering agreements to ensure compliance, consistency, and risk mitigation. The Contract Manager partners closely with legal, procurement, finance, and business teams to align contract terms with organizational goals and regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient contract lifecycle processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification or legal training preferred (JD not required).
• 3–5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, procurement, or a related field.
• Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of legal concepts related to contracts, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Support the development and use of standardized contract templates to ensure consistency and legal compliance across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contract terms with business objectives and legal standards.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Director and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, revisions, approvals, execution, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Track contract milestones and key dates to ensure timely renewals and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain organized and accurate contract records in designated contract management systems.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of contract management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Help implement standardized procedures and controls to improve efficiency and reduce legal and operational risk.
• Monitor contract management trends and recommend improvements to policies and workflows.

What This Job Offers

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