Contracts Manager

JLL; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal, balancing risk with operational efficiency. The role focuses on business contracts rather than legal advisory, requiring collaboration with risk, legal, and tax teams across local and international contexts.

You will train staff on contract management best practices and support project teams to ensure timely review and execution of agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in business, operations, procurement, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in procurement, operations, negotiations, or contract management.
• Understanding of contract types, composition, use, and impact from a business perspective.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; autonomous work style.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative with interpersonal skills and customer service focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of entire contract lifecycle from negotiation to renewal and termination with cross-functional partners.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements in local and international contexts from a business operations view.
• Identify and mitigate risks in contract terms for facility management and design/construction contracts.
• Ensure compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining centralized contract management tools.
• Conduct training sessions on best practices and continuous improvement in contract management.
• Provide support to project teams during contract lifecycle for expeditious review and execution.
• Report on key metrics and maintain visibility through contract management systems.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equiv. education

Procurement operations experience

Contract management experience

Negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

As a Contracts Manager at JLL, you will be responsible for consistently delivering quality contracts through comprehensive review, cross-functional alignment, and prioritized workflows while ensuring compliance with Client policies and procedures across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Region. This business-oriented role combines contract lifecycle management with risk mitigation expertise, requiring you to draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements while working with cross-functional partners including risk, legal, tax, and business stakeholders. While you will collaborate with legal teams, this position focuses on operational contract management rather than providing legal counsel. You will play a crucial role in JLL’s commitment to shaping the future of real estate for a better world by maintaining centralized contract management applications, conducting training sessions on best practices, and providing instrumental support to project teams throughout the contract lifecycle to ensure expeditious review and execution of agreements.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a business-focused contract management position, NOT a legal role. We are seeking candidates with procurement, operations, and business contract management experience rather than legal professionals or attorneys.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead oversight of entire contract lifecycle from negotiation and execution to renewal and termination while working with cross-functional partners including risk, legal, tax, and business stakeholders
• Draft, review, and negotiate wide range of agreements in local and international contexts including customer framework agreements, work orders, and contract amendments from a business operations perspective
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in contract terms and conditions for facility management services and design and construction contracts through business analysis rather than legal interpretation
• Ensure compliance with Client standards and legal/regulatory requirements for contract renewals, amendments, and terminations while maintaining centralized contract management applications
• Conduct training sessions for staff on contract management best practices and continuous improvement techniques
• Provide support and guidance to project teams during contract lifecycle to ensure expeditious review and execution of agreements
• Report on and improve key metrics as provided by leadership while maintaining visibility and operational excellence through contract management systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in business, operations, procurement, or related field (legal background not required)
• 7-10 years of prior experience in procurement, procurement operations, negotiations, contract management, or related business fields
• Clear understanding of contract types, composition, use, impact, and scope review from a business operations standpoint
• High level of critical thinking and problem-solving with ability to work autonomously
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environment
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and excellent customer service track record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in facility management services and design/construction contract management
• Background in risk mitigation and contract compliance management in operational settings
• Experience with centralized contract management applications and reporting systems
• Training and development experience in contract management best practices
• Familiarity with international contract negotiations and cross-functional team collaboration
• Advanced proficiency in contract lifecycle management processes.

Location: Onsite

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way

— for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other’s wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

126,600.00 – 155,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Arlington, VA, Seattle, WA

Job Tags:

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Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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