We are looking for a Contract Manager for our direct client who will work with the Legal & Compliance team and various business representatives to support contract and project management functions of the company’s smart logistics business.

Responsibilities:

• Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts.
• Draft, review, edit, and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, and warehouse management agreements.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters.
• Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support for the day-to-day activities of Legal & Compliance.
• Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders.
• Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records in the team’s shared folders and files.
• Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry.
• Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a contract manager, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry.
• High energy, fast learner, flexible, and able to execute in a fast-paced, very diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure, and work extended hours as required.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with an outstanding work ethic and customer-oriented attitude.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
• Strong administrative, and interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Work across time zones and cultures with a cross-functional group of stakeholders
• Proficient with software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); and ability to conduct internet research and learn to use internal contract management tools such as Cello, our integrated logistics platform.
• Experience in the logistics and supply chain industry is Required.