Senior Contracts Manager

Overview

This role establishes and leads a global contracts management function. The Senior Contracts Manager will design, implement, and manage an organization-wide Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM) framework. The position also supports the Legal, Compliance and Risk Management (LCRM) department in contract review and related legal, compliance, dispute, and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a contracts lifecycle management (CLM) framework, including workflow mapping, templates, approval protocols, stakeholder collaboration, software feature assessment, change management, training, and related activities.
• Manage the full CLM process to ensure consistency, compliance, efficiency, risk mitigation, and alignment with department and business objectives.
• Conduct research, select, and roll out a software solution to centralize contract management processes and the contract repository.
• Define, document, and maintain end-to-end CLM processes, including developing interim solutions for contracts management.
• Maintain assigned templates and manage template development and revision processes; assist with template revisions as needed.
• Review assigned contracts, including (as applicable): service agreements, vendor contracts, consulting agreements, NDAs, event contracts, SOWs, MOUs, engagement letters, and other standard form contracts.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze key contract metrics with a focus on improving efficiencies and quality.
• Assist with conducting Labor & Employment investigations and other employment-related matters at the direction of counsel.
• Support practice areas domestically and internationally, including: Trust and Estates, Intellectual property/Trademarks, Marketing/Communications, Development, Supply Chain/Logistics, and Real Estate.
• Drive strategic projects, particularly those related to CLM, for the LCRM team in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as team Records Custodian by managing the LCRM SharePoint site and maintaining corporate records, filings, and documents.
• Support litigation management, dispute resolution, external investigations, and regulatory matters as needed.
• Conduct legal research.
• Model and contribute to organizational values, work culture, and mission.
• Engage in and contribute to team spaces with openness, global competencies, and a growth mindset.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Key Outcomes

First 90 days

• Participate in onboarding activities and training.
• Map all existing contracts processes, tools, and templates across departments and teams.
• Develop a 90-day action plan and a longer-term roadmap for implementing a CLM framework.
• Establish relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Begin reviewing assigned contracts under the supervision of counsel.

First 6 months

• Identify and implement an interim or permanent contracts repository.
• Meet agreed-upon milestones in the CLM implementation roadmap.
• Streamline and reorganize the department’s SharePoint site and file system, creating a logical, user-friendly file structure for efficient access, version control, and consistency across the legal team.

First year

• Onboard all teams onto the contracts repository.
• Roll out contracts playbook materials and associated trainings.
• Identify desired software features and develop a roadmap for procurement and implementation.

Requirements

• At least 7–10 years’ experience leading contracts management, including developing or implementing a contracts lifecycle management process or system from the ground up.
• Extensive experience developing and overseeing the full contracts management lifecycle for full enterprise needs of non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Expertise applying project management methodologies and best practices to meet deadlines, optimize resources, and drive outcomes.
• Skilled communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective assessment and issue resolution skills to address contract and project needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while also being an effective team player.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of LexisNexis, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and contract management software solutions.
• Occasional travel for annual meetings and activities.
• Requires U.S.A work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in languages spoken in at least one of the organization’s core locations (India, Philippines, Tanzania, El Salvador, Colombia, etc.) in addition to English.
• NCMA certification or similar contracts management certification.
• Prior contracts management experience in an international humanitarian/development organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $110,565 to $121,500 USD gross annually.
• Salary offer determination: the offer will be set within the range based on evaluation of competencies during the recruitment process; the salary offer is not negotiated.
• Benefits: Review the benefits as provided in the organization’s jobs page.

Location

Remote position available in: CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, TN, TX, VA, and WA.