The Contracts Manager will oversee our organization's contractual agreements and negotiations. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and managing contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of contract law.
Essential Functions
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, client contracts, and partnership agreements.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all contractual agreements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as legal, finance, and operations teams, to gather necessary information for contract negotiations.
- Manage the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Identify risks and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies.
- Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of contract terms and conditions.
- Maintain accurate and organized contract documentation, tracking key milestones and deadlines.
- Stay up to date with changes in contract laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, or a related field.
- Experience with managing a team (position will have 2 direct reports)
- Experience with contract management for projects with budget of $100 million or more
- Experience with cost controls for a large capital project
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of contract law and legal terminology.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze complex contracts.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficient in CMiC and Autodesk software
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional certification in contract management is a plus.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.