Senior Contract Manager or Paralegal

Rose International; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Contract Manager or Paralegal to manage contract negotiations and ensure compliance with policies. This role requires strong project management skills and legal expertise. Candidates must be located near Arlington Heights, IL or Dallas, TX for onsite presence.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in contract management, preferably with a legal background.
• Paralegal certification strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating contracts for internal clients.
• Implementing sourcing strategies in procurement.
• Interpreting contractual terms and conditions.

Skills

Project Management

Legal Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree

JD or Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

***Only qualified Senior Contract Manager or Paralegal candidates located near Dallas, TX or Arlington Heights, IL to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence.***

This job involves managing contract negotiations, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role requires strong project management skills, legal expertise, and proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities include:

1. Negotiating contracts for internal clients.
2. Implementing sourcing strategies in procurement.
3. Interpreting contractual terms and conditions.
4. Handling contract modifications, RFPs, and vendor negotiations.
5. Reviewing and administering long-term purchase contracts.
6. Addressing contract issues and negotiating licensing agreements.
7. Driving negotiations to meet objectives.
8. Administering contracts in line with policies.
9. Interpreting contract documents and coordinating with Legal and Business Units.
10. Preparing and executing statements of work.
11. Resolving sourcing issues and evaluating new technologies.

Required experience: 3 to 5 years in contract management, preferably with a legal background or paralegal certification. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a JD or paralegal certification strongly desired.