Contracts Manager, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, South Gate

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

The role focuses on independently managing the full contract lifecycle in a high-volume, template-driven environment. Key responsibilities include negotiating and drafting standard agreements, reviewing vendor edits, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms. This position is dedicated to maintaining efficient workflows, strong vendor relationships, and rigorous contract administration practices.

Job Responsibility:

Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts using 20–25 standardized templates
act as the first line of defense on redlines from vendors
triage and reduce changes before escalating
coordinate contract execution through internal workflows with procurement and leadership
ensure compliance with contract terms, indemnification clauses, insurance requirements, and other risk-mitigating provisions
shepherd contracts through internal processes until leadership intervention is needed
maintain strong relationships with long-standing vendors, most of whom are repeat or legacy partners
deliver on execution promises where others have failed — reliability and follow-through are key
manage hundreds of contracts annually, including MSAs, construction and repair contracts, vendor contracts for goods and services (with warranties), employment agreements, and NDAs.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in contract administration (dealing with commercial contracts) or legal operations
strong working knowledge of contract terms, indemnity, insurance provisions, and working with template agreements
exceptional attention to detail, judgment, and ability to triage and prioritize edits from vendors
ability to operate independently with minimal oversight and drive contracts to closure
experience working in a high-volume, template-based contracting environment
reliable, organized, and a proactive problem-solver
extensive experience managing corporate contracts independently, with at least 5 years of relevant experience
strong knowledge of contract structures, administration, and negotiation processes
ability to assess and approve acceptable edits without unnecessary escalation
proven ability to communicate confidently and negotiate directly with vendors
expertise in contract management tools and practices, including the use of templates
demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement best practices
comfortable working onsite in South Gate, California for the duration of the contract
background in commercial contracts, corporate procurement, and contract administration.

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan
access to free online training
competitive compensation.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 19, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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