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First Quality · 21 hours ago

Contract Manager

Great Neck, NY

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown significantly over the past 35 years, producing high-quality personal care and household products. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Paralegal/Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration, risk assessment, and ensure compliance with legal standards while collaborating with various internal stakeholders.

ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and help negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, sales, service, technology, licensing, and nondisclosure agreements

Identify potential risks associated with contracts, develop mitigation strategies, and work with the legal team to address any issues or disputes

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, procurement, finance, and operations) to align contractual terms with business objectives

Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and standard negotiation playbooks to ensure consistency and compliance with company policies and desired business outcomes

Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from initial draft through execution, renewal, or termination

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance processes

Track and monitor contract obligations, deadlines, and renewal dates using contract management systems

Coordinate with legal staff

Qualification

Contract managementRisk assessmentContract negotiationContract law knowledgeContract management softwareAttention to detailSalesforceManufacturingInternational contract lawNegotiation skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsProject management

Required

Education: Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program preferred

Experience: 8–10 years of experience in contract management, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior or lead role

Experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, including understanding of contract law and legal principles

Demonstrated expertise in identifying and managing complex contractual risks, particularly in indemnification, liability limitations, and intellectual property rights

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey legal and business risks to non-legal stakeholders

High level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritize tasks efficiently

Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Experience in contract management and administration

Familiarity with Salesforce and contract management software

Familiarity with Uniform Commercial Code

Strong understanding of the manufacturing industry and supply chain processes, including negotiating contracts with suppliers of raw materials, components or other necessary goods, and for the acquisition and maintenance of manufacturing equipment

Familiarity with sales agreements, material purchase agreements, service agreements, and construction contracts, and contracts for the sale of goods produced by a manufacturer

Familiarity with IT contracting, including in the areas of software licensing, cloud services, and professional services

Familiarity with international contract law and cross-border transactions

Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP)