Contracts Manager

Nexpera LLC • Houston, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nexpera's Contracts Manager will serve as the primary owner of Nexpera's commercial contracting process and contract lifecycle management program. This role is responsible for supporting the drafting, review, negotiation, administration, and ongoing management of a wide range of commercial agreements while partnering closely with Legal, Commercial, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and other business stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strong contract management expertise with practical business judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to problem solving. This individual will play a key role in helping Nexpera execute agreements efficiently while maintaining compliance with company policies and risk management standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, commercial contracting, legal operations, procurement contracting, paralegal functions, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, administering, and tracking commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting industrial manufacturing, chemicals, energy, engineering, construction, or other business-to-business industries.
• Experience with procurement, supplier, capital project, or professional services contracting.
• Experience administering a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms, including indemnification, insurance, confidentiality, warranties and dispute resolution
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across business functions

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal, contract management, procurement, or legal operations certifications.
• Experience supporting a private equity-backed organization.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruiting and sourcing strategies.
• Ability to recruit across multiple levels, including professional, technical, and leadership roles.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in HRIS/ATS systems (ADP WFN preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a broad range of commercial agreements, including: Supply agreements, Purchase agreements, Master service agreements, Professional services agreements, Statements of work, Non-disclosure agreements, Amendments, and renewals
• Coordinate contract reviews and negotiations with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, and external counterparties.
• Identify contractual, operational, financial, and compliance risks and elevate material issues as appropriate.
• Ensure contracts align with approved templates, contracting standards, and business requirements.
• Support commercial transactions, strategic projects, procurement activities, supplier relationships, and contract renewals.
• Manage agreements from intake through review, approval, execution, administration, renewal, and closeout.
• Maintain the company's centralized contract repository and supporting documentation.
• Monitor key contractual dates, obligations, renewals, notice provisions, pricing adjustments, and termination rights.
• Coordinate approvals and signatures in accordance with company governance and delegation-of-authority requirements.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and metrics related to contract volume, cycle times, renewals, and risk management activities.
• Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries, and contracting guidance.
• Drive initiatives that improve contracting efficiency, reduce cycle time, and increase visibility into contractual obligations.
• Support implementation and administration of contract lifecycle management technologies and legal operations tools.
• Develop and deliver practical training for business stakeholders involved in the contracting process.
• Assist with legal operations initiatives, outside counsel coordination, audit support, due diligence activities, and other legal department projects.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Procurement, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, and other business functions.
• Ensure contractual commitments accurately reflect approved commercial terms and operational capabilities.
• Support audit, compliance, and governance requirements by maintaining clear contract records and documentation.

Benefits

• paid time off policies, including vacation, sick leave, 12 holidays per year, and paid parental leave for all employees
• health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability insurance
• employer sponsored 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree