Procurement Contracts Manager - legal contract admin

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to support the firm's global procurement operations. Reporting to the Procurement Contracts Attorney, this individual will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing the firm's procurement agreements across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate combines strong contract law knowledge with the communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills needed to operate effectively in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and negotiate procurement-related contractsincluding order forms, MNDAs, SOWs, and MSAsusing the firm's legal playbook to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with firm standards.

• Maintain and organize the firm's centralized contract management system, tracking renewals, deadlines, deliverables, and execution workflows.

• Coordinate due diligence and internal reviews with Information Security, Third-Party Risk Management, Privacy, and other internal teams.

• Serve as a primary liaison with vendors, negotiating terms and conditions and facilitating smooth contract execution.

• Collaborate closely with legal, finance, risk, and procurement operations teams to support contract lifecycle management and implementation.

• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing updates, guidance on contract processes, and policy interpretations.

• Prepare summaries, reports, and status updates for firm leadership, highlighting obligations, risks, and performance metrics.

• Assist in developing and improving contract templates, standard clauses, workflows, and internal policies.

• Ensure proper documentation, storage, and compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements.

• Support contract-related issue resolution and escalate complex matters to the Procurement Contracts Attorney as needed.

• Stay informed on changing legal and regulatory requirements impacting procurement and contract management.

Proficiencies

• Experience with contract management tools (e.g., DocuSign, ContractWorks, iManage, CLM platforms) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational capability, and ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a comfort level interacting with attorneys, vendors, and key stakeholders.

• High level of discretion with sensitive or confidential information.

• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Comfortable operating in a high-volume, client-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field; Paralegal certification a plus.

• 5+ years of contract administration experience, preferably within a procurement or legal environment.

• Strong understanding of contract law principles, legal terminology, and risk/compliance considerations.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, or similar) preferred.

• Experience supporting global procurement or global legal teams strongly preferred.

• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and adaptability in a fast-paced Am Law environment.