Contracts and Compliance Manager

Global Strategy Group; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid parental leave

401k with employer match

Job summary

A strategic communications firm is seeking a Contracts and Compliance Manager to ensure all contracts comply with firm standards and are maintained correctly. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, overseeing compliance tasks, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong project management skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in contract management or compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and compliance tasks.
• Draft and review contracts for compliance.
• Coordinate with teams for contract administration.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/JD/paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic signature software

Job description

Global Strategy Group (GSG) works at the intersection of business, politics, and causes. Our team is made up of a great group of professionals who come from various backgrounds in strategic communications, research, and public affairs. Our culture and values play an integral role in how we operate, and we work hard to bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do! We are looking for a Contracts and Compliance Manager to join our team.

The Contracts and Compliance Manager is a support role that reports to the VP, Business Affairs to ensure that all contracts for clients, vendors, and other business partners comply with firm standards, are executed within required timelines and properly maintained and organized for reference and record-keeping. Additionally, they will be responsible for various compliance/business management tasks, including assisting with lobbying compliance/filings, client due diligence checks and on-boarding, and other business operations tasks as needed.

Candidates should have excellent project management and organizational skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong written and verbal communications skills, be detail-oriented and strong at multi-tasking and prioritization, be motivated, responsible, and proactive, and be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Have excellent project management and organizational skills
• Have an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have strong written and verbal communications skills
• Be detail-oriented and strong at multi-tasking and prioritization
• Be motivated, responsible, and proactive
• Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Responsibilities

• Providing support for a range of areas relating to GSG contracts management, including but not limited to:
• Monitoring dedicated Contracts email inbox, responding to internal/external inquiries, and routing requests to proper recipient(s)
• Serving as the primary point of contact for contract-related questions
• Drafting, reviewing, and redlining a wide range of contracts (vendor, client, partner, NDAs, etc.) to ensure compliance with legal and business requirements
• Ensuring drafts and executed documents are accurately filed for version control
• Coordinating with internal teams to ensure proper administration of contracts (e.g., billing milestones, tracking end dates, renewals, etc.), compliance with company policies, and mitigation of risk
• Utilizing electronic signature software to execute agreements
• Helping to develop, maintain, and optimize contract management processes, including workflows, templates, repositories, approval systems, trackers, clause playbooks, and system updates with contract details and reminders
• Maintaining GSG’s lobbyist registrations and submitting required filings
• Completing client due diligence/background questionnaires and other tasks required by a client’s procurement team
• Preparing regular reports for leadership on contract status, compliance risks, and performance metrics
• Reviewing independent contractor compliance questionnaires and obtaining necessary approvals prior to on-boarding new vendors
• Upholding high levels of confidentiality of all sensitive materials and information
• Assisting with other miscellaneous contract, compliance, and legal tasks as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience in contract management, compliance, or legal operations in either a corporate legal/procurement/supply chain setting or a professional services firm/agency setting
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA, JD, or paralegal certificate/experience a plus
• Familiarity of key contract terms and understanding the impact of such terms on services to be rendered or received
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Tech-savvy and adaptable, with the ability to quickly learn new digital tools and platforms
• Previous experience using electronic signature software preferred
• Works well under pressure and efficiently maintains quality work product with an acute attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills, with a proven ability to successfully juggle multiple assignments and competing deadlines
• Team player with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with GSG stakeholders and external client/vendor partners
• Natural problem-solver with good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage up
• Prior experience managing lobbying compliance, preferably in New York State and/or New York City is a plus

The base salary for this position is between $95,000 to $115,000 commensurate with experience. GSG provides a comprehensive benefits package including excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid parental leave; generous time off and holidays; 401k with employer match; and additional benefits.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please send your information our way! When submitting your resume, please include a cover letter which highlights your relevant experience, along with why you want to be part of the team at GSG.

Candidates who match the needs for the position will be contacted via email.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation to complete your online application or participate in the interview process, please reach out to [e-mail] or you may call [phone] and ask to speak to someone in Human Resources – Talent Acquisition.

Global Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute.