Contract Management Specialist

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a Contract Management Specialist for our ever growing communications company. This candidate will review client contracts across a range of industries including entertainment, corporate, lifestyle and social good & advocacy. The candidate will ensure that all contracts comply with the goals and objectives of our company and clients. We are about 250 people across the US so you are comfortable building relationships and being a resource to others!

Responsibilities Include:
• Serve as liaison for contract negotiations, representing Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis and/or its clients
• Maintain a set of standard contract templates for the company, tailored for specific services
• Maintain and update the internal contract checklist and oversee compliance while identifying any necessary updates & improvements
• Lead on due diligence process for new clients, using new client checklist to ensure client teams have gathered appropriate information
• Meet with business partners on our PR, Talent, Brand and other teams to gain understanding of services to inform the contracting process
• Ensure that contracts are in line with the goals and objectives of SSM&L and its clients and highlight a contract's risk to the business
• Manage contracting process for company clients using company templates, interfacing between client teams, finance, and partners; troubleshoot and resolve standard client comments and refer complex or novel issues to counsel as necessary
• Monitor the performance of contracts; liaise with finance regarding applicable commercial terms (payment timeline, fees, expenses.)
• Work with talent and brand teams to implement talent, influencer and sponsorship arrangements on behalf of clients
• Establish processes for contract management system, including tracking systems for renewals, non-compete clauses, and changes in clients' corporate form
• Alert partners, finance and legal counsel of novel contractual issues as they arise so that they can be addressed proactively
• Assist client teams with clearances, licenses and standard production-related agreements (hair and makeup, photography, etc.)

You Should Apply If:
• You have at least 3 years of experience in a contracts management role and have strong knowledge of contract law
• You are incredibly organized, detail oriented and able to excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• You have great written and verbal communication skills
• You're persuasive and a good negotiator with excellent judgement
• You enjoy overdelivering rather than meeting expectations and take genuine pride in being part of something good
• You have a bachelor's degree in business and/or a degree in law

$90,000 - $100,000 a year

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5vbn3-98-82-140-17-42 in your application.