Manager – Contract Solutions

. Lead delivery of project-based engagements involving contract review, abstraction, analysis, and remediation .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,400 - $267,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep contracting subject matter expertise with strong contract negotiation skills across various transaction types. Capable of leading project-based engagements while ensuring client satisfaction and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract Negotiation ExperienceDeep Contracting Subject Matter ExpertiseStrong Communication SkillsExperience Leading WorkstreamsFamiliarity With Contracting/CLM Technology

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewContract AbstractionContract AnalysisContract RemediationIssue-SpottingProject ManagementData-Driven EngagementsRisk AssessmentCompliance AnalysisWorkflow Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingConflict ManagementAnalytical ThinkingSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Contract-Management TechnologiesAI ApplicationsMetrics Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar MembershipCPACIPP/ECIPPMCISACISSPCISMPMP

Industry Keywords

Multinational CorporationLaw FirmManagement ConsultingLegal-Adjacent FunctionsNon-Legal Business Objectives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of project-based engagements involving contract review, abstraction, analysis, and remediation
Create executive summaries of executed contracts to explain risk and compliance positions
Review, redline, and negotiate procurement and sale-of-services, technology, data, content, and product contracts
Collaborate with client stakeholders to mitigate contract-language risks and fulfill commercial objectives within deadlines
Work within client-specific processes and negotiation strategies
Communicate independently with client business and legal stakeholders to build and strengthen relationships
Ensure service delivery within agreed project scope, client satisfaction, and SLAs
Identify client needs and lead communication forums with internal and external stakeholders
Serve as escalation point for technical and people-management issues
Implement and facilitate contract-management technologies and AI point solutions
Innovate and improve workflow, time-management, and knowledge-management processes
Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics reporting to project stakeholders and senior management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 7 years of experience in a large multinational corporation, law firm, or management consulting firm
Membership in good standing with a State Bar or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIPP/E, CIPPM, CISA, CISSP, CISM, LPIP, PMP)
Deep contracting subject matter expertise
Ability to work with different contract types and structures
Strong issue-spotting ability
Contract negotiation experience across a variety of transactions, ideally on both the buy and sell side
Experience leading workstreams in large data-driven engagements
Strong communication, writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Familiarity with contracting/CLM technology
Interest in developing and utilizing leading AI applications
Highly responsive to internal and external client needs
Strong relationship and people leadership skills
Ability to facilitate different points of view and manage conflict
High energy, self-starter, and ability to work independently
Analytical, quick learner, organized, flexible to change, and results-driven
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills are desirable
JD or master’s degree in a preferred field is advantageous
Experience with legal-adjacent functions and understanding of non-legal business objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Pension and 401(k) plans
Flexible vacation policy
EY Paid Holidays
Winter/Summer breaks
Personal/Family Care leave
Other leaves of absence
Professional growth
Coaching, mentoring, and career development programs
Global opportunities
Flexible career progression model
State-of-the-art technology-driven methodologies
Performance-based compensation and recognition