Sr. Manager, Compliance (Contracts)

Mark Anthony Group • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack . Reporting to the Sr. Director, Compliance, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for the Contracts function, overseeing the Contracts team and serving as the organization’s subject-matter expert for distributor and commercial agreements. The Sr. Manager is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and redlining a wide range of contracts, including Distributor and Wholesaler Agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and other complex commercial arrangements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with direct supervisory experience
• Strong judgement in risk mitigation and inter-personal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication; translates complex concepts in a clear practical manner for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational abilities and multitasking capacity help manage multiple contract workflows efficiently.
• Success comes from adaptability and alignment with values like simplicity, humility, and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject-matter expert on contracts, communicating risks and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Oversees and sets standards for the review, negotiation, and approval of complex agreements such as Distributor agreements., Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and related amendments.
• Defines and evolves the US Contracts strategy in alignment with commercial growth and compliance risk tolerance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on distributor and commercial contract risks
• Lead, coach mentor compliance team members while fostering a collaborative, high performance culture
• The Sr. Manager, Contracts owns governance of the contract lifecycle, ensuring appropriate delegation, prioritization, and escalation across the contracts team.
• Ensures Sales, Marketing, Compliance, and Commercial teams understand contractual implications for key initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary $134,000 - $168,000 in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees