Global Events Contracts Manager

Rotary-; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotary is seeking a seasoned contracts professional to oversee the development and negotiation of requests for proposals and contract drafting, revision, and administration for the Meetings & Events team and the broader Programs and Engagement group.

You will coordinate procurement processes and contribute legal insight to ensure compliance, value, and risk management for both international and domestic events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Hotel Management, Organizational Behavior, or related field.
• Post Graduate Law degree (J.D.).
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) is also preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in contract law, hospitality law, or related law experience.
• Experience negotiating venue and supplier contracts, preferably in an international environment, with knowledge of contractual business terms, including indemnification, insurance requirements, limitations of liability, force majeure, cancellation and dispute resolution.
• Experience in accounting and/ or budgeting.
• Experience with preparation of spreadsheet analyses, including accurate and consistent data entry.
• Comprehensive understanding of organizational procurement policies and procedures.
• Experience with large multiple facility international meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and negotiation of requests for proposals, contract drafting, revision, and administration for the Meetings & Events team and the Programs and Engagement group.
• Coordinate procurement processes and manage risk.
• Provide negotiation and legal expertise to support the delivery of international and domestic events.
• Help steward organizational resources and ensure compliance with applicable policies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Budgeting

Spreadsheet analysis

Data entry

Procurement policies

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree (business)

J.D.

CPCM (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

NetForum / CRM

Job description

Rotary is seeking a seasoned contracts professional to oversee the development and negotiation of requests for proposals and contract drafting, revision, and administration for the Meetings & Events team and the broader Programs and Engagement group.

You will coordinate procurement processes and contribute legal insight to ensure compliance, value, and risk management for both international and domestic events.