Contract Manager (Onsite/4 Months)

Roth Staffing; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A staffing organization in Boston is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle, from creation to archiving. This role involves managing contracts, collaborating with legal stakeholders, and ensuring timely renewals. Candidates should have at least 5 years of contract management experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of contract management experience.
• Experience with contract redlining and MS Office.
• Strong negotiating and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of entry for contracting requests.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle including drafting and negotiation.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance for timely renewals.

Skills

Contract management experience

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Negotiating skills

Active listening

Stakeholder engagement

Detail-oriented drafting

Understanding of legal terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Legal Studies

Paralegal certification

Job description

Contract Manager – Roth Staffing

This position is a W2 hourly contract with Roth Staffing for a client in Boston (Pier 4). The role is 4 months long and may be extended. It requires 2–3 days per week onsite.

Summary: We are seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle, from creation to archiving. This role reports to the Associate Director, Legal Operations & Contract Management, and serves as the point of entry for all contractual needs within the organization. The manager will handle simple contracts independently and collaborate with legal stakeholders on complex agreements.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of contract management experience, including drafting and negotiating contracts
• Experience with contract redlining and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong negotiating, active listening, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of work
• Detail‑oriented drafting and review of contracts
• Understanding of standard contract clauses, legal terminology, and formats

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the sole entry point for contracting requests; assess complexity and determine contract type
• Collaborate with requestors to gather requirements and select appropriate templates
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: drafting, negotiation (simple contracts), redlining, and execution
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, procurement, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Escalate complex legal questions and risks to appropriate stakeholders
• Maintain accurate contract storage and archiving in the system
• Advocate for organizational interests while fostering positive relationships
• Support process improvements and operational initiatives as directed by management
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, Legal Studies, or paralegal certification

Travel & Location:

• Less than 5% travel
• Boston‑based role; hybrid with 2–3 days in office (more onsite during onboarding)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.