Contracts Manager

Our client a major corporation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support commercial agreement activities for a legal team in Berwyn. This role focuses on shaping, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of business contracts while helping internal partners move deals forward with appropriate legal and commercial protections in place. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to balance business objectives with practical risk management.

Interested candidates with contract management/administration experience should reach out to Kevin Ross with Robert Half for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and terms and conditions.
• Handle NDAs, master service agreements, sales and supply agreements, purchase agreements, and consulting contracts.
• Partner with business units and in-house attorneys to negotiate favorable contract terms.
• Identify contractual risks, assess legal and commercial exposure, and recommend solutions.
• Review customer-proposed terms and ensure compliance with company contracting policies.
• Manage contract templates, standard agreements, and related documentation.
• Resolve contractual disputes and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Risk Management on contractual insurance requirements.
• Support M&A integration, contract training, and special legal projects.
• Maintain litigation reports, dashboards, and contract records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in commercial contract negotiation, contract management, legal operations, or sales operations.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting an in-house legal department or corporate business units preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience is desirable.
• Ability to identify legal and commercial risks and work independently with business stakeholders.
• Experience using AI tools to improve contract review, workflow efficiency, and productivity.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join the in-house legal department of an established S&P 500 company.
• Work directly with Corporate Counsel and support business units across a global organization.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated commercial agreements, contract negotiations, and M&A integration.