Contract Manager

Acuity; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Contract Manager who will draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial and sourcing agreements. You will work with transactional attorneys and stakeholders to align contracts with company policy and risk tolerances.

This role requires coordinating with sourcing, finance, and sales teams in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in contract management or related fields, a JD or paralegal certification is preferred, and experience supporting in-house

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; JD or paralegal certification preferred.
• 5+ years of contract management, legal operations, procurement, or related field.
• Experience supporting in-house legal teams.
• Experience negotiating a variety of commercial and sourcing agreements.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle tools or legal operations platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, vendor contracts, and other agreements.
• Ensure contracts reflect approved positions, risk tolerance, and business requirements.
• Identify and escalate legal, financial, and operational risks as needed.
• Maintain contract templates and playbooks for consistency.
• Support and collaborate with attorneys on special projects.

Skills

Contract management

Legal operations

In-house support

Attention to detail

Global contracting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or paralegal certification

Tools

Contract lifecycle tools

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

Reporting to the leader of the Transactional Center of Expertise (COE), the Contract Manager will be a key member of the Law and Business Environment (LBE) team and will work closely with transactional attorneys, other members of LBE, and other stakeholders to deliver transactional legal services with a focus on end-user satisfaction and outcomes. Working alongside transactional attorneys, the Contract Manager is responsible for negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a variety of global commercial and sourcing contracts, providing advice on general business matters, and developing and improving contracting and legal processes. This role partners closely with sourcing, finance, sales, and business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with company policies, mitigate risk, and support business objectives. Experience supporting an international manufacturing or technology company strongly preferred.

This role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of working onsite 3 days per week to support collaboration and business objectives.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, master services agreements, vendor contracts, marketing agreements, and professional services agreements, as directed by attorneys.
• Ensure contracts reflect approved legal positions, risk tolerance, and business requirements.
• Identify and escalation legal, financial, and operational risks as needed.
• Maintain contract templates and playbooks to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Assist with process improvement for contract management.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage contract management systems and automation tools.
• Provide support and collaborate with attorneys on special projects.

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or paralegal certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, procurement, or related field.
• Ability to work a hybrid work model, with the expectation of working onsite 3 days per week.
• Experience supporting in-house legal teams.
• Familiarity with commercial contracting in a global manufacturing or technology company preferred.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial and sourcing agreements.
• Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize projects, and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle tools or legal operations platforms is a plus.
• Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative attitude.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally as business needs require.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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