Contracts Manager

Procom; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical & dental coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Procom seeks a Contracts Manager to support its aviation business in Orlando, FL. Role focuses 90% on drafting and revising commercial contracts, with responsibilities across procurement, US government contracts, risk management, and compliance. Hybrid schedule: onsite Tue-Thu, remote Mon-Wed.

40 hours per week, 12-month contract with potential extension/conversion. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with airlines, MROs, and government agencies, while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of contract management experience.
• Experience with compliance, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with contract law and drafting.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (sales, maintenance, purchase, lease, NDAs, licenses).
• Support airlines, MROs, and US government agencies with contract development.
• Assist Procurement in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks (liability, warranties, IP, export control).
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and aviation regulations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Export Control on complex issues.

Skills

Contract management

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

JD / LLB (or foreign equivalent)

MBA or Master’s degree

Licensed attorney or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Contracts ManagerIndustry: Aviation & Government Services, AGSAssignment DetailsDuration: 12-month contract, strong possibility of extension. Conversion to permanent may be possible.Location: Orlando, FL. Hybrid, onsite Tuesday-Thursday, remote Monday and Friday.Schedule: 40 hrs/week, flexible hours with core hours 10 AM-3 PM ETInterview process: Virtual via Teams, though an onsite interview may be requiredReports to: Director, Legal, Contracts and Compliance, AGSRole OverviewOn behalf of our client, Procom is seeking a Contracts Manager to support its aviation business. About 90% of the role is drafting and revising commercial contracts. The remainder is procurement contracts (about 5%), US government contracts (about 5%), risk management, compliance, bid support, and administrative tasks. The role supports contract management for existing airline customers and the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts with airline operators, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation service providers, supporting Thales’ growth in the Americas aviation market. ResponsibilitiesContract drafting and negotiationDraft, review, and redline commercial contracts: sales, maintenance services, purchase, lease, NDAs, software and tech pub licensing, other business agreements, and amendmentsSupport development and negotiation of contracts with airlines in the Americas, MRO providers, and US government agencies (e.g., DoD)Support Procurement in negotiations with suppliers and subcontractorsWork with Account Management, Sales, and Finance to structure agreements that balance customer needs with profitability and riskRisk management and complianceIdentify and mitigate contractual risks (liability, warranties, IP, export control, regulatory compliance) specific to aviation, including EASA, FAA, and ICAO standardsEnsure contracts follow Thales’ internal policies and current laws and aviation regulationsEnsure contract terms flow down or flow up as requiredCustomer and stakeholder supportServe as a point of contact for airline customers during contract discussions, clarifying technical, commercial, and legal termsSupport RFP/RFQ responses with contractual input and risk assessmentsContract lifecycleReorganize and maintain the contract repository (Sphere and legal drive) with current records of agreements, amendments, and renewalsCross-functional collaborationAlign contracts with customer expectations and market trends (digital transformation, sustainability, cybersecurity)Partner with Sales, Bid, Finance, and Export Control on complex issues such as anti-bribery compliance and sanctions screeningQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Law, JD, equivalent foreign law degree, Master’s, or MBA3+ years of contract management experienceExperience with contract management change and transformationExperience with compliance, standards, and regulationsExperience with contract law and draftingExperience with contractual risk and opportunity managementSelf-starter and independent worker who can manage multiple time-sensitive projectsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointPreferredAviation, aerospace, or similar industry experience (highly preferred)French or Spanish language skills (a plus)This posting is for an existing vacancy.Procom provides Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and EAP at no cost to eligible employees after a waiting period. Medical and dental coverage (employee premium contributions), a non-matching 401(k) plan, and additional voluntary coverage are also available. This role includes legislatively required paid leave; no bonus, commission, or equity compensation applies.