Contracts Manager
JOB PURPOSE
This is a critical position to support our continued business growth. You’ll be responsible for the administration of contractual documents that establish business relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
You’ll bring everything you’ve learned about administrating legal contracts, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and assisting stakeholders in reaching effective resolution while also ensuring compliance with various policies and best practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the contracting process for customer contracts, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other documents.
- Draft, evaluate, and negotiate assigned contracts in accordance with company policies and practices.
- Provide redlined recommendations and assist in negotiation until consensus has been reached.
- Review customer and/or vendor proposed terms and conditions while assessing risk and providing recommendations to protect the Company’s interests.
- Work closely with internal team (legal, finance, sales, info security, and other stakeholders) and external parties on assigned contractual matters, ensuring timely review and approval of terms.
- Clearly explain contract terminology and interpretation to internal and external stakeholders in simple, everyday language.
- Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.
- Manage and maintain a contracts database.
- Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contractual changes, and other documents for all projects.
- Assist in creating or refining the procedure for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy.
- Assist in maintaining Product Terms & Conditions, Company Policies and Data Governance Policies.
- Draft applicable policies and procedures.
- Manage compliance with policies and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with freight contracts.
- Demonstrable knowledge of standard contract language and terminology is a must.
- Experience working within a corporate contract or legal department is a must.
- Software/Technology industry experience is a plus.
- Experience working with data governance, including data security issues, is a plus.
- Experience utilizing CLM is preferred; DocuSign experience is a plus.
- Experience working with a diverse employee base across remote and local environments.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, paralegal certificate, or equivalent years of experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work under broad supervision and exercise frequent independent judgment.
- Strong sense of personal ownership and ability to both receive and provide feedback.
- Familiarity with typical sales cycles and practices, preferably in the transportation and logistics or related industry.
- Team-player, self-motivated, and adaptable.
MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Maintain a stationary position for extended periods; move about the office, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.
SCHEDULING
This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, working Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. An employee in this position must be available to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, during peak periods.
TRAVEL
Local travel is required. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for special training/conferences.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.
