Contracts Manager

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to support legal and business stakeholders with the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements in Ewing, New Jersey. This is a Contract position suited for someone who is detail oriented and can manage contract workflows, reduce risk, and help evaluate the onboarding of an AI vendor within a legal department. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, experience with SaaS-related agreements, and the ability to keep contract activity organized and moving efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring terms align with business objectives and legal standards.
• Oversee contract administration activities from intake through execution, maintaining accurate records and tracking key obligations, approvals, and deadlines.
• Partner with legal, procurement, and operational teams to support the assessment and onboarding of an AI vendor within the department's contracting process.
• Draft clear contract language, revise templates, and recommend updates that strengthen consistency, compliance, and risk control.
• Manage negotiations with external parties to resolve business, legal, and commercial issues in a practical and timely manner.
• Monitor active agreements for renewal dates, performance commitments, and required follow-up actions to support effective contract management.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract terms, escalation points, and documentation requirements throughout the agreement lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial contracts in a corporate or legal department environment.
• Strong background in contract negotiations, including the ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
• Hands-on expertise in contract management and contract administration processes.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and revise contracts with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with SaaS agreements and related commercial terms, including common licensing and service provisions.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and handling multiple agreements under tight timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with sound organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation

$35.00-$40.00 Hourly

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