Covington & Burling LLP
The Contracts Manager will oversee all aspects of the contract management lifecycle. This role combines hands‑on contract drafting and negotiation with strategic team leadership and workflow management. The manager will be responsible for ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating risk, and supervising a team of contract professionals.
Responsibilities
Manage the comprehensive lifecycle of all vendor agreements, from inception to renewal or termination.
Direct and oversee a team of contract professionals, including a Contract Analyst, a Senior Client Agreement Advisor, and three Client Agreement Advisors.
Manage the distribution of assignments and workflow for the client agreement team to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors ensuring terms are favorable and protect company interests.
Analyze and minimize potential legal and financial risks associated with contractual terms.
Monitor contract performance and compliance with legal standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
Act as the primary liaison for all contract‑related communications with external parties, fostering positive business relationships.
Lead the resolution of any contractual issues or disputes that arise.
Enhance the contract database solution.
Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.
Qualifications
In depth knowledge of and direct experience with commercial contracts and contract law, terms, and conditions.
Experience in strategy development, negotiations, contract management and administration and pricing analysis.
Significant knowledge of commercial and business practices to develop, execute and manage contracts.
Significant knowledge evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts.
Skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions.
Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies.
Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards.
Advanced research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in complex negotiations with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, or related field.
8-10 years’ experience preferred.
Status : Exempt
Reports To : Senior Director of Procurement and Contracts
Workplace Type : Hybrid (may be open to hiring remotely)
Salary range of $97,000- $155,000 dependent on candidate experience and candidate location.
Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington.
https://www.cov.com/en/careers/staff/benefits
Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability (including physical handicap), or any other improper criterion.
Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Responsibilities
Manage the comprehensive lifecycle of all vendor agreements, from inception to renewal or termination.
Direct and oversee a team of contract professionals, including a Contract Analyst, a Senior Client Agreement Advisor, and three Client Agreement Advisors.
Manage the distribution of assignments and workflow for the client agreement team to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors ensuring terms are favorable and protect company interests.
Analyze and minimize potential legal and financial risks associated with contractual terms.
Monitor contract performance and compliance with legal standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
Act as the primary liaison for all contract‑related communications with external parties, fostering positive business relationships.
Lead the resolution of any contractual issues or disputes that arise.
Enhance the contract database solution.
Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.
Qualifications
In depth knowledge of and direct experience with commercial contracts and contract law, terms, and conditions.
Experience in strategy development, negotiations, contract management and administration and pricing analysis.
Significant knowledge of commercial and business practices to develop, execute and manage contracts.
Significant knowledge evaluating and mitigating risk in contracts.
Skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions.
Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of cost containment strategies.
Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards.
Advanced research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Effective skill interacting tactfully and effectively in complex negotiations with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Contract Management, Information Technology, or related field.
8-10 years’ experience preferred.
Status : Exempt
Reports To : Senior Director of Procurement and Contracts
Workplace Type : Hybrid (may be open to hiring remotely)
Salary range of $97,000- $155,000 dependent on candidate experience and candidate location.
Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington.
https://www.cov.com/en/careers/staff/benefits
Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability (including physical handicap), or any other improper criterion.
Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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