Contract Manager

MLS Soccer league; Thunder Bay; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Contract Manager to enhance the efficiency of contract administration within its legal department. This role is pivotal in streamlining processes, managing various agreements, and ensuring compliance across departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in contract management, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and fosters professional growth while contributing to the dynamic world of soccer. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

$500 wellness reimbursement

Generous Holiday and PTO schedule

Career and professional development

On-the-job training

Flexible remote work options

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in a legal department or law firm.
• Experience in contract administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer contract management processes and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Support club performance group and assist with commercial agreements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Business judgement

Flexibility/adaptability

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with invoicing systems

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Concur

Asana

Job description

Overview

The Contract Manager will support the Legal Department in managing and administering contracts for Major League Soccer, Soccer United Marketing and their related properties. This role will play a key part in streamlining the contract process and preparing a range of agreements. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Administer contract management process, including updating contract templates, maintaining an electronic filing system, and implementing a cross-functional contract management system.
• Support club performance group, including updating club commercial rules, reviewing club sponsorship agreements for consistency with commercial rules, and performing contract audits.
• Assist with (under supervision of MLS attorneys) templated commercial agreements, including consumer product license agreements, player appearance agreements, and community engagement agreements.
• Coordinate NDA/confidentiality agreement process across multiple departments within the organization.
• Oversee subsidiary management, including maintaining corporate books and records and managing state corporate filings.
• Maintain charts highlighting key terms of various agreements, including MLS sponsorship agreements.
• Support legal department administration, including tracking and processing legal department invoices, managing law firm engagement letters, and coordinating document signatures across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience at a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department with relevant experience.
• Experience in contract administration for a corporate legal department preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Skills

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience with commercial contracts and confidentiality agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to proofread material for grammatical or spelling errors.
• Sound business judgement, and flexibility/adaptability to prioritize, organize, manage and complete time sensitive matters without sacrificing accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced, team environment.
• Familiarity with invoicing systems such as Concur; project management systems such as Asana.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Total Rewards

Starting Base Salary $90,000-$100,000. MLS/SUM base salaries are contingent upon several factors including individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.

We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.

At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us to request it.

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