Contracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts at ZincFive, encompassing drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, renewals, and recordkeeping.

• Create, review, negotiate, and finalize vendor, client, NDA, and other contractual agreements.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal or financial risks associated with contracts.

• Ensure all parties comply with contract terms, obligations, and timelines.

• Oversee contract renewals, amendments, extensions, close-outs, tracking, approvals, and audits.

• Act as the main point of contact for internal departments, suppliers, clients, and external partners.

• Keep organized, secure, and accurate physical and digital records of contracts and correspondence.

• Prepare and present reports on contract status and related information to senior management and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with departments to ensure contract specifications are met.

• Assess and manage risks and liabilities linked to contract terms.

• Enhance existing contract processes and practices.

• Develop and execute procedures and policies for contract management and administration.

• Work collaboratively with HR, finance, sales, operations, and other departmental teams.

• Monitor contract performance and initiate close-outs, extensions, or renewals according to business needs.

• Resolve contract-related issues as they arise.

• Ensure contracts conform to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Report directly to the General Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Contract Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in contract administration.

• Strong proficiency in scrutinizing, drafting, and interpreting complex legal language.

• Exceptional attention to detail in identifying potential risks or discrepancies in contracts.

• Capability to negotiate contract terms with both internal and external business partners.

• Proficient in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software and the MS Office suite.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple contracts and projects at the same time.

• Outstanding writing and editing capabilities.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced degree in Business, Law, or a related field is preferred.

• CCMA (Certified Commercial and Contract Management Associate) certification is preferred.

• CCCM (Certified Commercial Contract Manager) certification is preferred.

• Position involves sitting, standing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

• Requires repetitive typing and computer work for extended durations.

• High volume of phone calls expected for prolonged periods.

• Must maintain a level state of alertness while performing job duties.

• Completion of pre-employment testing is required.

• Must meet employment authorization requirements, verified through E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401k

• Paid sick time

• Paid time off for vacation

• Paid holidays

• Paid community service days

• Professional/personal learning program

• Applicable state/federal paid family leave

• Remote home office environment