We are looking for a Contracts Manager to support a Contract assignment with a chemicals manufacturing organization in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role will focus on strengthening oversight of independent dealer agreements, evaluating contractual obligations, and helping the business address compliance concerns in a structured and proactive way. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong commercial contracting experience, and a forward-thinking approach to improving how contract information is organized and used.
Responsibilities:
- Review independent dealer agreements to interpret key terms, identify obligations, and highlight areas requiring stronger compliance follow-through.
- Assess dealer performance against contractual commitments and help determine when formal enforcement actions or notices are appropriate.
- Prepare clear written communications to notify dealers of non-compliance issues and outline required corrective actions.
- Compare contract provisions with applicable dealership or franchise-related laws across multiple states to support compliant enforcement strategies.
- Draft, revise, and redline contract language while assisting with negotiations tied to dealer relationships and related commercial agreements.
- Organize and centralize contract records within the company’s contract management platform to improve visibility and long-term oversight.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to create practical processes for tracking contract status, risk exposure, and enforcement activity.
- Contribute ideas for more innovative and efficient contract management practices, including better use of systems and performance-related data.
- Experience managing commercial contracts, including contract administration, drafting, and lifecycle oversight. • Strong background in reviewing and negotiating agreement terms with attention to risk, compliance, and business impact. • Ability to interpret contractual rights and obligations and translate findings into actionable recommendations. • Familiarity with dealer, distributor, franchise, or similar channel-partner agreements is highly preferred. • Knowledge of state-level dealership or franchise laws and their effect on contract enforcement is an advantage. • Proficiency with contract management systems; experience with Brackets or comparable platforms is useful. • Excellent written communication skills for preparing notices, redlines, and stakeholder-ready documentation. • A flexible, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to improve established processes and support innovative approaches. The pay range for this position is $40 to $60. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.