Contract Manager-38887

Harvard Maintenance, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance

401K Savings Plan

Job summary

Harvard Maintenance, Inc. in New York, NY seeks an experienced Contract Manager to join our Legal team.

You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, manage our contract management system Ironclad, and build efficient workflows that support a growing organization. The role requires strong drafting, negotiation, and compliance skills, plus the ability to partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, HR, Finance, and Risk Management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract administration and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of business law, contracting principles, and compliance standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (service agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements).
• Maintain and manage the contract management system (Ironclad).
• Develop and maintain contract workflows for cross‑department reviews.

Skills

Contract administration

Contract lifecycle management

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Compliance knowledge

Project management

Ironclad CLM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, business, or related field

Tools

Ironclad CLM

Job description

Life at Harvard

Are you ready to be part of something Extraordinary? Look no further than Harvard is the largest family-owned provider of premier commercial janitorial and professional security services in the United States. We believe in the power of our people. Here, every team member is valued, empowered, and trained to contribute their best. We foster an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join our Legal team. This role will play a critical part in reviewing and managing commercial service contracts, managing our contract management system, and building efficient contract processes that support our growing organization.

What you’ll do as an Exceptional Team Member

• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs and vendor agreements.
• Work with legal counsel on legal issues with respect to the agreements.
• Maintain and manage the company’s contract management system, Ironclad.
• Develop and maintain contract workflows to ensure efficient, transparent review across departments
• Interpret and analyze contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards, insurance requirements, and company guidelines.
• Create and maintain standard contract templates and clause libraries (including fallback and alternative language)
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, HR, Finance, and Risk Management
• Manage the company’s contract repository.
• Assist with lease agreements, corporate registrations, and other corporate requirements.
• Manage aspects of legal operations in coordination with General Counsel.
• Support broader legal and compliance initiatives as needed
• Develop and deliver training related to contract review, negotiation, and enforcement

What you’ll need to be an Extraordinary Team Member

• Proven experience in contract administration and contract lifecycle management
• Strong communication, drafting and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of business law, contracting principles, and compliance standards preferred
• Experience building or improving contract management processes
• Ironclad or similar CLM experience a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management capabilities
• Business-oriented mindset with ability to support strategic decision-making
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Ability to be in NYC office 4 days a week.

The Harvard Promise

Join our team of Extraordinary People committed to delivering Exceptional Service. Together, we'll redefine industry standards and create a workplace where your talent thrives. Discover your potential with Harvard Maintenance. Learn more about our company and culture, and be part of something extraordinary.

www.harvardmaint.com

Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure, including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan.

An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V

Our Salary & Wage Details

USD $120,000.00/Yr.