Contracts Manager Job Description

'One of the most careful and exacting members of a business team is the contract manager. This person prepares and reviews business contracts for securing goods and services; naturally, they must do so in accordance with company policy, mindful of how contracts work and the relevant legal policies involved. Balancing public policy, the law, and the interests of the vendor require the ability to structure and negotiate with money and goods, informed by a keen and stringent business sense. Nevertheless, more than half of all contract managers work for the government, with a quarter working with the federal government. This job requires a bachelor's degree, preferably with business, and especially with a degree in business law or business administration.


Here are a few sample contracts manager job descriptions:

In-House Contracts Manager 

The candidate should have JD degree. Should have contract management experience, excellent negotiation skills, working with leal and business teams, management experience. Should have 5+ years of relevant legal experience. Should have experience in drafting contracts.

Commercial Contracts Manager

The candidate should have 3 years PQE as a Solicitor or MCIPS. Must have knowledge of public procurement law (preferably including EU procurement). It is crucial to have solid experience of reviewing, drafting and negotiating high value complex contracts, preferably within the healthcare field.

Contracts Manager / Paralegal

The candidate will drafts, reviews and negotiates variety of contracts under direction of legal department attorneys. Will assists in the maintenance of Acorda's legal tracking system and follows up for legal matters. Assist in handling processing and follow-up on a variety of contract document requirements. Conduct legal research, review and document retrieval, as requested by legal department attorneys. Collaborates with internal business clients and attorneys on contract requirements. Conduct training on contracting process to business clients as requested by department attorneys. Helps maintain internal legal department files and update legal resources as needed. Must have Bachelor's degree. Should have 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, including contract drafting, review and negotiation. Prior experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical device industry is preferred. Basic understanding of contract and legal terminology is needed.

Legal Contracts Manager / In House Lawyer

The candidate will manage commercial contracts for the companies suppliers / customers and report on any issues relating. Will include examining and summarizing all customer agreements in a timely manner, drafting alternative clauses where necessary and providing solutions in the event of conflict. Negotiate customer agreements in conjunction with the sales, marketing and logistics teams and update and maintain the contract database on a regular basis.sh 3+ years of pqe.

Contracts Manager / Administrator 

The candidate will be reviewing and drafting supplier agreements using a corporate form. Some flexibility with schedule. Should have prior contracts experience. Paralegal level role, JD degree will be considered.

Contracts Manager

The candidate will be responsible for leading the efforts associated with the Contract Life cycle Management for Sales Contracts. Will be reviewing, drafting, revising and negotiating contracts, monitoring of contract performance and compliance, recommending improvements and innovations to oversight of contract process and ensuring contract accuracy. Apply formal, best practice methodologies to develop and implement contract strategies to support the sales process. Working with internal and external customers, carefully obtain the requirements needed for each contract and prepares statistical analysis for Contract Committee Review. Communicates and manages workflow of all contract stages. Receives and prepares responses for contractual bids from organizations for the purchase of equipment, materials, products or services. Review, draft and revise form agreements as well as non-standard agreements. Negotiate contracts and escalate complex legal and factual issues to attorneys and assist in resolution. Prepare metrics on Contract Operations for reporting to management. Ensures compliance of all existing contracts, this involves extensive research, statistical reporting and analysis. Responsible for proper SOP documentation related to duties and responsibilities within the operations and support teams. Lead special contract-related projects as necessary Other duties as assigned. Provide input and instruction to all functions within Integra that support ongoing contract administration process. Represent the company in a manner consistent with policy and procedure at all conventions and key customer gatherings. JD degree is a plus. Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline from an accredited university or college is essential. Should have 5+ years of experience in surgical products sales operations experience with 2+ years of spent in a contract administration department. Should have significant experience in the sales contracting process.

Commercial Contracts Manager / Attorney

The candidate will draft agreements including include NDAs, Sales Agreements, Software/IP Licensing Agreements, Purchase/Distribution Agreements, and Advertising and Marketing Agreements (promotions/sweepstakes). Will review and negotiate agreements with vendors and other third. Represent the legal department both externally with vendors and internally with other lines of the business. Support risk management and litigation initiatives as requested. Management of the company's electronic contract database and management system. Should have BA degree. JD degree strongly preferred. Must have 5-10 years of experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Experience within electronics or consumer goods would be desirable. Must have solid skills using Word and Outlook.'