Contracts Manager – Hybrid DC

Our client is a Washington, DC based law firm with offices around the world, including DC and NYC. This position is remote, but requiring occasional travel to DC or NYC and is only accepting applicants from these two areas.

Role Overview

The Contracts Manager oversees the full lifecycle of vendor agreements, combining hands-on contract drafting and negotiation with strategic leadership. The role ensures compliance, mitigates risk, and manages a team of contract professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all vendor agreements from creation to renewal/termination
• Lead a team including Contract Analyst and Client Agreement Advisors
• Oversee workflow and task distribution
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts
• Analyze and mitigate legal and financial risks
• Monitor contract performance and compliance
• Serve as primary liaison for external contract communications
• Resolve contractual disputes
• Improve contract database systems
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity with sensitive information
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Contract Management, IT, or related field
• 8–10 years of relevant experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of commercial contracts and contract law
• Strong negotiation, strategy, and pricing analysis skills
• Advanced communication, research, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet tools
• Ability to multitask and work independently or in teams
• Experience with cost containment strategies and risk evaluation
• Department: Accounting Workplace Type: Remote Reports To: Senior Director of Procurement and Contracts Salary Range: $97,000 – $155,000 (based on experience and location)