Skirball Cultural Center
The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing, tracking, and organizing the Skirball’s legal documents and matters, with a focus on vendor agreements, contractual compliance, and administrative legal coordination. With training and experience equivalent to a senior paralegal, this role serves as the internal hub for contract lifecycle management and provides vital support to senior leadership on legal and compliance matters. The Contracts Manager works cross-functionally with departments throughout the organization and coordinates with outside counsel as needed.
Compensation: The Skirball Cultural Center offers a competitive salary of $95,000 commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities: Contract Management and Administration
Maintain an organized and up-to-date contract management system, tracking the lifecycle of all contracts, including key deadlines and renewals.
Prepare, revise, and finalize standard contracts, MOUs, and vendor agreements using approved templates.
Coordinate with Finance & Accounting team to ensure foreign withholding, 1099, tax, or other similar matters are addressed and/or updated within the agreements.
Facilitate the timely review and execution of agreements, ensuring proper approvals and adherence to internal protocols.
Maintain and periodically update contract templates, forms, and standard clauses in consultation with leadership and legal advisors.
Legal Coordination and Compliance
Serve as liaison to outside counsel for more complex legal matters, including litigation, intellectual property, real estate, corporate governance, or employment law issues.
Support internal stakeholders by responding to routine legal and compliance inquiries and providing preliminary reviews of agreements and policies.
Assist with due diligence, documentation, and regulatory compliance related to contracts, insurance, licensing, and permits.
Support organizational policies related to risk management and legal compliance, including training staff on contract processes.
Executive Support and Special Projects
Provide direct legal-administrative support to senior executives, including the CFO and EVP, on contractual and legal matters.
Track and assist with nonprofit governance obligations such as conflict of interest disclosures and policy reviews.
Conduct basic legal research or compile information as needed for strategic initiatives or compliance audits.
Prepare and manage files for board resolutions, vendor disputes, and legal correspondence.
Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes: Education and Experience
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred. Equivalent training and experience considered.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in contract administration, legal operations, or as a senior paralegal.
Experience working in a nonprofit, arts/cultural, or academic setting is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of contract structure, standard terms, and legal concepts, especially in vendor, service, and licensing agreements.
Experience with contract negotiation.
Proficient in managing document tracking systems and contract lifecycle management tools.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal staff.
Collaborative working style and strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively across departments and with external counsel.
Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
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Compensation: The Skirball Cultural Center offers a competitive salary of $95,000 commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities: Contract Management and Administration
Maintain an organized and up-to-date contract management system, tracking the lifecycle of all contracts, including key deadlines and renewals.
Prepare, revise, and finalize standard contracts, MOUs, and vendor agreements using approved templates.
Coordinate with Finance & Accounting team to ensure foreign withholding, 1099, tax, or other similar matters are addressed and/or updated within the agreements.
Facilitate the timely review and execution of agreements, ensuring proper approvals and adherence to internal protocols.
Maintain and periodically update contract templates, forms, and standard clauses in consultation with leadership and legal advisors.
Legal Coordination and Compliance
Serve as liaison to outside counsel for more complex legal matters, including litigation, intellectual property, real estate, corporate governance, or employment law issues.
Support internal stakeholders by responding to routine legal and compliance inquiries and providing preliminary reviews of agreements and policies.
Assist with due diligence, documentation, and regulatory compliance related to contracts, insurance, licensing, and permits.
Support organizational policies related to risk management and legal compliance, including training staff on contract processes.
Executive Support and Special Projects
Provide direct legal-administrative support to senior executives, including the CFO and EVP, on contractual and legal matters.
Track and assist with nonprofit governance obligations such as conflict of interest disclosures and policy reviews.
Conduct basic legal research or compile information as needed for strategic initiatives or compliance audits.
Prepare and manage files for board resolutions, vendor disputes, and legal correspondence.
Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes: Education and Experience
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred. Equivalent training and experience considered.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in contract administration, legal operations, or as a senior paralegal.
Experience working in a nonprofit, arts/cultural, or academic setting is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of contract structure, standard terms, and legal concepts, especially in vendor, service, and licensing agreements.
Experience with contract negotiation.
Proficient in managing document tracking systems and contract lifecycle management tools.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal staff.
Collaborative working style and strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively across departments and with external counsel.
Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
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