A Contract Manager or Senior Contract Manager responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, supporting negotiations, and improving contract processes within a technology-focused company in Manteno, IL.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, edit, and finalize commercial and vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and amendments.
Coordinate contract negotiations with internal stakeholders and external parties.
Manage contract documentation, including tagging, storage, and retrieval within contract management systems.
Partner with legal and business teams to ensure contracts are compliant and aligned with business objectives.
Monitor key contract dates, renewals, expirations, and obligations, and administer alerts or dashboards.
Support audits by preparing contract summaries and documentation.
Identify and escalate contract risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Analyze and improve contract processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Train internal stakeholders on contract protocols and use of contract management tools.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and or paralegal certification
At least 2 years of experience in contract administration, paralegal work, or a related role
Proficiency with contract document management systems and MS Office suite
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills