Contracts Manager

Overview

This role oversees the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, renewals, and recordkeeping. Serving as a key liaison between internal teams and external parties, the Contracts Manager helps mitigate risk and ensures legal and financial obligations are met.

This position may be performed remotely or at the organization’s headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon, and reports to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a broad range of contracts (e.g., vendor, client, NDA) aligned with business goals
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential legal or financial risks in contracts
• Ensure all parties adhere to contract terms, obligations, and deadlines
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and close-outs
• Act as the primary point of contact, facilitating communication between internal departments and external partners
• Maintain organized, secure physical and digital records of contracts, correspondence, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and present contract status reports to senior management
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract specifications are fulfilled
• Assess and manage potential risks and liabilities associated with contract terms
• Identify opportunities to improve existing contract processes and practices
• Develop and implement procedures and policies for contract management and administration
• Review and negotiate contractual details and terms with clients, suppliers, and business partners
• Collaborate with HR, finance, sales, and operations teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Contract Management or related field, or equivalent years of experience
• 10+ years of experience in contract administration
• Strong ability to scrutinize, draft, and interpret complex legal terms
• High precision in identifying potential risks or deviations in contracts
• Ability to negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners
• Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software and the MS Office suite
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Advanced degree in Business, Law, or related field
• CCMA (Certified Commercial and Contract Management Associate) certification
• CCCM (Certified Commercial Contract Manager) certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary offers will depend on factors that include location you work from, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.

Location & Working Conditions

• Remote home office environment and/or on-site at headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon
• Work involves sitting, standing, and lifting up to 10 pounds
• Repetitive typing and computer work for extended periods of time
• High volume of phone calls for extended periods of time
• Must be able to maintain a level state of alertness while performing this job

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. Pre-employment testing is performed, and the organization participates in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.