Contracts Manager

Job description

OVERVIEW: McKim & Creed is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the Legal function by serving as the primary point of contact to manage the review, negotiation, and administration of commercial contracts in accordance with established templates, standards, and escalation guidelines. This role will focus primarily on professional services and related agreements such as master services agreements, project contracts, consultant subcontracts and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and will function as the first level of contract review. This position reports to the General Counsel, will be based in Charlotte and a hybrid work arrangement may be available, consistent with company policy and business needs. DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL: - Serve as the initial intake and review point for contract requests across the organization. - Coordinate reviews with Project and Client Managers. Elevate unresolved contract terms to Business Unit Leadership and General Counsel for resolution. - Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external counterparts to support efficient operations. - Review, redline, and negotiate professional services, subconsultant, staffing, and vendor...