Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Industry: Aviation & Government Services, AGS

Assignment Details

Duration: 12-month contract, strong possibility of extension. Conversion to permanent may be possible. Location: Orlando, FL. Hybrid, onsite Tuesday-Thursday, remote Monday and Friday. Schedule: 40 hrs/week, flexible hours with core hours 10 AM-3 PM ET Interview process: Virtual via Teams, though an onsite interview may be required Reports to: Director, Legal, Contracts and Compliance, AGS

Role Overview On behalf of our client, Procom is seeking a Contracts Manager to support its aviation business. About 90% of the role is drafting and revising commercial contracts. The remainder is procurement contracts (about 5%), US government contracts (about 5%), risk management, compliance, bid support, and administrative tasks. The role supports contract management for existing airline customers and the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts with airline operators, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation service providers, supporting Thales’ growth in the Americas aviation market.

Responsibilities

Contract drafting and negotiation

Draft, review, and redline commercial contracts: sales, maintenance services, purchase, lease, NDAs, software and tech pub licensing, other business agreements, and amendments Support development and negotiation of contracts with airlines in the Americas, MRO providers, and US government agencies (e.g., DoD) Support Procurement in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors Work with Account Management, Sales, and Finance to structure agreements that balance customer needs with profitability and risk

Risk management and compliance

Identify and mitigate contractual risks (liability, warranties, IP, export control, regulatory compliance) specific to aviation, including EASA, FAA, and ICAO standards Ensure contracts follow Thales’ internal policies and current laws and aviation regulations Ensure contract terms flow down or flow up as required

Customer and stakeholder support

Serve as a point of contact for airline customers during contract discussions, clarifying technical, commercial, and legal terms Support RFP/RFQ responses with contractual input and risk assessments

Contract lifecycle

Reorganize and maintain the contract repository (Sphere and legal drive) with current records of agreements, amendments, and renewals

Cross-functional collaboration

Align contracts with customer expectations and market trends (digital transformation, sustainability, cybersecurity) Partner with Sales, Bid, Finance, and Export Control on complex issues such as anti-bribery compliance and sanctions screening

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Law, JD, equivalent foreign law degree, Master’s, or MBA 3+ years of contract management experience Experience with contract management change and transformation Experience with compliance, standards, and regulations Experience with contract law and drafting Experience with contractual risk and opportunity management Self-starter and independent worker who can manage multiple time-sensitive projects Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Aviation, aerospace, or similar industry experience (highly preferred) French or Spanish language skills (a plus)

Procom provides Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and EAP at no cost to eligible employees after a waiting period. Medical and dental coverage (employee premium contributions), a non-matching 401(k) plan, and additional voluntary coverage are also available. This role includes legislatively required paid leave; no bonus, commission, or equity compensation applies.