SUMMARY: The Contracts Manager provides day-to-day management of the preparation, negotiation, and execution of contracts consistent with corporate policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews and analyzes contract terms and conditions for business risk and recommends revisions or alternative contract terms.
- Oversees the contract approval process from contract generation to contract execution for all contracts, which includes distribution of all contracts, amendments, and extensions as assigned.
- Keeps current with state and national legal requirements to ensure that the contract terms are in compliance with legal requirements and policies.
- Documents the contract processes and maintains the documentation.
- May draft contracts or be asked to negotiate contract terms.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, business law, paralegal studies, or a related field of study
- Juris Doctor preferred;
- Familiarity with California and Federal contract laws.
- Knowledge of California and Federal construction laws and contracts preferred.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent legal analytical skills
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- A key eye for detail
- Excellent organizational skills