Contract Manager

Job description

Careers in contract administration can range from entry to senior-level.

Contract administration is the management of contracts made or to be made with customers, vendors, partners or employees.

A bachelor's degree and/or a certificate of completion from a paralegal education program are typically required.

Strong computer skills in advanced management software are preferred.

Typical duties

· Reporting on the firm's operations, overseeing administrative departments, managing outside vendors and assisting with the firm's budget

· Reviewing contracts for ambiguities and contemplating potential outcomes and creative solutions

· Negotiating and drafting any manner of agreements, including procurement and service contracts and leases

· Providing technical guidance to lawyers and paralegals involved in negotiations