Job Description
Job Description
Contracts Manager
Location: Great Neck, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: up to $170K
Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office
Company Overview
This organization is a well-established, privately held company with a strong history of expansion and operational success. With corporate offices located in the Northeastern United States and multiple manufacturing facilities across North America, the company maintains a broad and diverse operational footprint.
The organization develops and produces a wide range of consumer and healthcare-related products for large retail partners and institutional customers. Its portfolio spans personal care, hygiene, paper-based goods, and household solutions, and is supported by in-house capabilities for producing certain materials and packaging components essential to its manufacturing operations.
Driven by a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and innovation, the organization emphasizes continuous improvement, professional growth, and high standards of execution across all areas of the business.
Position Summary
The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing contract administration, risk assessment, and lifecycle management for a wide range of commercial agreements. This role requires deep expertise in contract formation, negotiation, and risk mitigation, as well as the ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and legal teams.
The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of progressive contract management experience, strong business judgment, and a proven ability to identify and manage material contractual risks across complex commercial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and support negotiation of commercial contracts, including:
- Vendor and supplier agreements
- Sales and service agreements
- Technology and software contracts
- Licensing agreements
- Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies related to:
- Indemnification
- Liability limitations
- Intellectual property rights
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, procurement, finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure contracts align with business objectives.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, execution, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Maintain and update contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks to promote consistency and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards.
- Track contract obligations, milestones, deadlines, and renewals using contract management systems.
- Coordinate closely with internal legal staff on escalations, disputes, and complex contractual issues.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program preferred
- Legal degree a plus
Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of contract management experience
- At least 5 years in a senior or lead contract management role
Technical & Industry Knowledge
- Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles
- Familiarity with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
- Experience in manufacturing and supply chain environments
- Knowledge of:
- Sales agreements
- Material purchase agreements
- Service and construction contracts
- Contracts for the sale of manufactured goods
- Familiarity with IT contracting, including:
- Software licensing
- Cloud services
- Professional services agreements
- Exposure to international contract law and cross-border transactions preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and risk assessment skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to translate legal and business risks for non-legal stakeholders
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software
- Familiarity with Salesforce preferred
- Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP) a plus
Travel
- Minimal travel required as needed to company sites
Company DescriptionThe Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.
Company Description
The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.