Contracts Manager

About the Role

As the organization prepares for rapid expansion, the Contracts Manager will play a pivotal role in strengthening contract governance, reducing risk, and supporting operational efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who is meticulous, confident in contract language, and comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment. You’ll manage the full contract lifecycle — from review to negotiation to compliance — while helping build scalable processes for a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Risk Management

• Review, redline, and interpret a wide range of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and service terms.
• Identify contractual risks, inconsistencies, and compliance issues, and escalate as needed.
• Provide recommendations to internal stakeholders to mitigate exposure and protect company interests.
• Liaise with external legal counsel for complex or high-risk matters.

Negotiation & Stakeholder Support

• Support contract negotiations; negotiation experience is an asset.
• Prepare negotiation summaries and talking points for leadership.
• Serve as a resource for internal teams by explaining contract terms, obligations, and risks in clear, practical language.

Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management

• Manage the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring all required documentation and agreements are completed.
• Maintain organized records of all contracts, amendments, renewals, and expirations.
• Track licensing agreements and ensure timely renewals and compliance.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Review vendor contracts and coordinate with procurement, operations, and finance teams.
• Support AR invoicing processes and prepare statutory declarations as required.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and leadership teams to ensure contract terms align with operational capabilities and financial expectations.
• Assist in developing contract templates, playbooks, and standardized processes as the organization scales.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience reviewing and redlining contracts.
• Strong ability to identify and articulate contractual risks.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or related industries is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance requirements, licensing agreements, and statutory declarations.
• Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-growing environment.
• Negotiation experience is an asset.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience building contract processes in a scaling organization.
• Exposure to CRM or contract management systems.
• Ability to draft simple agreements or amendments.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build and shape the contract function during a major growth phase.
• High visibility and direct impact on operational and legal risk management.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your expertise is valued.
• Room for career advancement as the organization expands.

Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person