Corporate Contracts Manager

Jobtailor

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Irving, TX seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead the review, negotiation, and administration of customer-facing agreements, with a focus on SGHAs in aviation logistics. You will support RFPs, coordinate with Commercial, and manage end-to-end workflows from intake to repository.

The role requires strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills, plus experience with AI-powered tools and CLMS/SharePoint. Bachelor's degree preferred; J.D. is a plus.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management or legal operations.
Ability to review, interpret, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with multi‑project capability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with AI-powered tools; SharePoint and CLMS experience preferred.
Experience with SGHAs or aviation/logistics contracts.
Bachelor's degree; J.D. preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the review, negotiation, and administration of customer-facing commercial agreements, SGHAs prioritized.
Support RFP processes and draft, review, and negotiate customer contracts per playbooks.
Negotiate contract terms directly with airline customers with Commercial team.
Oversee end-to-end contract workflow: intake, approvals, negotiation, execution, repository.
Coordinate with Operations, Safety, Finance, Insurance, and SMEs on provisions.
Manage SLAs and liaise with operations to review risks and penalties.
Drive adoption of legal tech and AI-assisted review tools.
Build, maintain, and improve AI contract review playbooks.
Support CLMS adoption and enter/track contract data.
Track and report contract metrics, cycle times, issues, and customer trends.
Identify opportunities to standardize contracting processes across lines of business.
Serve as SME for attendance policies and disciplinary procedures.
Train supervisors and managers on attendance tracking and disciplinary actions.
Address employee inquiries on attendance, points, and corrective actions.
Collaborate with HR on escalated employee relations issues.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

AI tools

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. preferred

Tools

SharePoint

CLMS Systems

AI Contract Review

Contract Lifecycle Management

Job description

Manage the review, negotiation, and administration of customer-facing commercial agreements, primarily Standard Ground Handling Agreements (SGHAs)
Support RFP processes and draft, review, and negotiate customer contracts using established company playbooks
Negotiate contract terms directly with airline customers in coordination with the Commercial team
Manage the end-to-end contract workflow, including intake, review, internal approvals, negotiation, execution, and repository management
Coordinate with Operations, Safety, Finance, Insurance, and other subject matter experts to evaluate contract provisions
Manage SLAs and coordinate with operations leaders to review, update, and assess risks or penalties
Drive adoption of legal technology and AI-assisted review tools
Build, maintain, and improve AI contract review playbooks
Support adoption of the CLMS system and enter and track contract data
Track and report contract metrics, cycle times, negotiation issues, and customer-specific trends
Identify opportunities to improve and standardize contracting processes across lines of business
Serve as a subject matter expert for attendance policies and disciplinary procedures
Train supervisors and managers on attendance tracking systems and disciplinary processes
Address employee inquiries regarding attendance, points, and corrective actions
Collaborate with HR on escalated employee relations issues

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, contract administration, legal operations, or a paralegal role involving commercial agreements
Ability to review, interpret, and negotiate complex commercial contracts
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working directly with external counterparties in negotiations
Proficiency with AI-powered legal tools; AI contract review platform experience strongly preferred
Experience with SharePoint and contract lifecycle management systems; Sirion preferred
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organization and project management skills in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Standard Ground Handling Agreements (SGHAs) or aviation and logistics industry contracts
Experience building or managing contract playbooks, clause libraries, or negotiation guidelines
Exposure to air cargo, ground handling, or airline operations
Background in process improvement, legal operations, or legal technology implementation
Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred; J.D. preferred but not required
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, operate a computer and office equipment, communicate effectively, and occasionally move items up to 20 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in contract management and negotiation, particularly with Standard Ground Handling Agreements (SGHAs), while leveraging AI-powered legal tools and contract lifecycle management systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in contract processes.

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