Contract Manager (Long-Term Temp)

Contracts Manager (Long-Term Contract)

Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Pay Rate: $50–$70/hour

Annual Equivalent: $100,000 – $150,000

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Duration: Long-term contract (1+ year), potential for permanent hire

Start: Within 2–3 weeks

Industry: Manufacturing

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Contracts Manager for a long-term consulting assignment supporting its Commercial Segment. This role reports directly to Corporate Counsel and plays a key part in managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting high-volume commercial operations.

Top Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in contract management or contract administration
• Prior experience in legal operations, procurement, or contract administration required
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Business Administration
• JD preferred
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance, and administration
• Draft, review, and revise a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documentation
• Review contract terms to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Manage high-volume NDA processing, including intake, drafting, redlining, tracking, and execution
• Maintain contract records and ensure accurate documentation within CLM systems
• Support implementation and ongoing use of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Sales, and business stakeholders
• Track contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, and approval thresholds
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and compliance requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong attention to detail and contract drafting accuracy
• Excellent understanding of compliance and risk management
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in high-volume environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities

Interview Process

1. Virtual interview
2. Onsite interview
3. Offer and start within 2–3 weeks

For a quicker response, please send your resume to ***email_hidden***