End-to-End Contracts Manager

Trew; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trew is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Legal Department in managing commercial contracts across the company, owning the full lifecycle from drafting to renewals, alongside a team of in-house attorneys. The ideal candidate combines strong contract management experience with a practical, business focused approach to risk management in a fast growing environment.

Minimal travel (0-5%) to support business relationships and negotiations as requested by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate, J.D., or other advanced degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive contract management experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, government contracting, or comparable in-house environment.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS is a plus.
• Strong understanding of contract law fundamentals including indemnification, liability, insurance, warranty, termination, and assignment provisions.
• Experience with contract management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts including subcontracts, MSAs, purchase orders, NDAs, vendor quotes, customer agreements, service arrangements, and SOWs.
• Own end-to-end contract lifecycle: intake, drafting, approval routing, execution, storage, obligations tracking, renewal, termination.
• Monitor contract expiration and renewal dates and initiate renewal or termination processes.
• Coordinate with Finance, Strategic Sourcing, and other stakeholders; support growth initiatives and new geographies.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements; manage risk and provide guidance to business teams.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

J.D. or advanced degree

Tools

Agiloft or similar platforms

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

Trew is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Legal Department in managing commercial contracts across the company, owning the full lifecycle from drafting to renewals, alongside a team of in-house attorneys. The ideal candidate combines strong contract management experience with a practical, business focused approach to risk management in a fast growing environment.

Minimal travel (0-5%) to support business relationships and negotiations as requested by leadership.