Contracts Manager - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

Hubbell Incorporated • Shelton, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re Hiring a Contracts Manager! Are you a contracts professional who thrives at the intersection of legal guidance and business impact? We’re looking for someone who can own the full contract lifecycle—from proposal through execution—while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to drive smart, practical outcomes. This position reports to Segment Legal Counsel and will be based in our Shelton CT office and requires the ability to travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years prior in-house experience as a contracts manager or similar role.
• Self-starter, willing to take initiative and lead projects.
• Able to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to balance business needs with legal risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with particular emphasis on client communication and interaction.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Effective communicator, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues.
• Possess strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to handle high volume and balance competing demands.
• Good judgment, a high level of professional integrity and the discretion, tact, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Prior public company in-house or paralegal experience a plus.
• Adept at software and systems.
• A Juris Doctorate would be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on commercial products and services agreements, supplier and sourcing contracts, proposals, distribution, and agency agreements.
• Draft, review, analyze, modify, and negotiate various types of vendor and customer agreements including those related to materials, finished products, and services. Examples include Master Agreements, Purchasing Agreements, Software License Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and the like.
• Act as primary Legal point of contact for internal clients regarding contract issues and contract interpretation, including providing guidance on commonly requested revisions to non-standard terms, and responding to general contract questions.
• Assist with the development of processes and practices that standardize and streamline the contracting process including the enterprise-wide contract management system.
• Support contract management system training, guidance and education of internal clients, business partners, and fellow legal department team members.
• Assist with various complex and/or sensitive projects, as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain documentation related to third-party intermediary compliance for assigned businesses.

What This Job Offers

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