Contract Manager

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join our Legal team. This role will play a critical part in reviewing and managing commercial service contracts, managing our contract management system, and building efficient contract processes that support our growing organization.

• Draft, review, edit, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs and vendor agreements.
• Work with legal counsel on legal issues with respect to the agreements.
• Maintain and manage the company’s contract management system, Ironclad.
• Develop and maintain contract workflows to ensure efficient, transparent review across departments.
• Interpret and analyze contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards, insurance requirements, and company guidelines.
• Create and maintain standard contract templates and clause libraries (including fallback and alternative language).
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, HR, Finance, and Risk Management.
• Manage the company’s contract repository.
• Assist with lease agreements, corporate registrations, and other corporate requirements.
• Manage aspects of legal operations in coordination with General Counsel.
• Support broader legal and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Develop and deliver training related to contract review, negotiation, and enforcement.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in contract administration and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong communication, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of business law, contracting principles, and compliance standards preferred.
• Experience building or improving contract management processes.
• Ironclad or similar CLM experience a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management capabilities.
• Business-oriented mindset with ability to support strategic decision-making.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Ability to be in NYC office 4 days a week.

Harvard Maintenance is the largest and fastest growing family owned provider of high-quality janitorial services in the United States. With over 400M+ sq ft serviced in the United States, Harvard has become a source of invested people that help create spaces where people genuinely want to be. Our combined team of more than 10,000+ skilled and hardworking people helps fulfill the needs of clients across many markets and across varying industries. Offices and openings in the lower 48 states.