Senior Contract Manager: Negotiation, Risk & Process Lead

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex agreements. You will balance risk, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory and internal compliance across multiple departments.

You will advise stakeholders, mentor junior contract staff, and maintain accurate contract records to support audits. The role offers broad influence on contracting strategy and requires independent judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD degree required; law background and contract expertise.
• Certification in Contract Management preferred.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience training or mentoring contract management staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliant assessment, analysis, drafting, review, and negotiation of contractual documents.
• Negotiate optimal contract terms while balancing risk exposure and department risk tolerance within company guidelines.
• Exercise independent judgment and authority in legal decision-making with minimal reliance on the Legal group.
• Advise and influence stakeholders and functional leadership on contractual terms, business implications, and process efficiencies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess future needs and implement improvements to legal processes, templates, and playbooks.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to ensure seamless contract execution.
• Serve as a resource within the group, including training or mentoring other contract managers as needed.
• Influence departmental objectives and contribute to long-term strategic goals; may lead process improvements or special projects.
• Deliver presentations to stakeholders and leadership regarding contract purpose, processes, risks, and areas requiring attention.
• Maintain accurate records of executed contracts and respond to audit requests.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract drafting, review, and nego

Risk assessment and mitigation

Stakeholder management and influence

Contract lifecycle management

Process improvement and documentation

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Manage multiple priorities in fast环境

Independent judgment

Customer focus and partnerships

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bachelor's degree in business or law

Certification in Contract Management

Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance

Job description

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex agreements. You will balance risk, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory and internal compliance across multiple departments.

You will advise stakeholders, mentor junior contract staff, and maintain accurate contract records to support audits. The role offers broad influence on contracting strategy and requires independent judgment in a fast-paced environment.