Contract Manager - 157248

Atrium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in New York is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee its contract processes. The successful candidate will manage client agreements and maintain governance standards while collaborating closely with internal teams and external advisors. A bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years of relevant experience are required. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, and values diversity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in legal or operations roles.
• Comfortable working with clients and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate client and vendor contracts.
• Manage lifecycle of agreements including renewals and terminations.
• Build tools to monitor contract terms and insights.
• Serve as a resource for contract-related inquiries.
• Update contract templates for risk management.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Legal compliance

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client is a high performing executive search firm that works with investment firms, corporations, and other organizations to help them identify senior talent. They are seeking a Contract Manager. The office is onsite three days a week (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays).

Salary/Hourly Rate
$85k - $125K

Position Overview

The Contract Manager will oversee the firm's contract processes and support legal, compliance, and operational priorities. Working closely with internal teams and external advisors, the Contract Manager will help manage client agreements, maintain governance standards, and contribute to broader business initiatives. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate client, vendor, and employment contracts while ensuring alignment with the firm\'s commercial framework.
• Manage the full lifecycle of agreements from initial drafting through execution, including tracking renewals, off-limits, and termination provisions.
• Build and maintain tools and reporting systems to monitor contract terms and provide insights for leadership meetings.
• Act as a resource for colleagues on contract-related questions, creating guidance and training to support consistent practices across the business.
• Regularly update and refine contract templates to balance commercial flexibility with risk management.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and maintain relationships with legal advisors to support decision-making.
• Provide support on legal and compliance matters, including insurance, regulatory requirements, data protection, and governance.

Required Experience/Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree required; legal training (JD, LLB, or paralegal experience) preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in legal, operations, or client-facing roles, ideally within professional services.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and senior stakeholders in a clear, professional manner.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Desire to grow into business operations and analytics.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree required; legal training (JD, LLB, or paralegal experience) preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.

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