Contracts Manager

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Director, Legal-Americas, Contracts Manager and playing a critical role in the overall management and success of the legal team, the Contracts Manager will assume ownership and accountability for ensuring accurate and compliant contract terms with customers and overall management of the contract workflow within the department.

Responsibilities:

- Support a high-volume legal department in all matters, including contract tracking, organization, corporate governance processes, due diligence and other duties as assigned

- Follow up on pending matters and answer general inquiries and provide standard templates.

- Manage processing of insurance requests and terms and conditions

- GDPR compliance updating

- Review and maintain all agreements in connection with contract management software

- Assist with the maintenance of corporate records and the filing of compliance documents, and any other legal matters requiring support

- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes and drive implementation through multi-department collaboration and coordination

- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned as related to corporate governance, insurance, renewals, data privacy, litigation, board resolutions, maintaining corporate filings, officer lists, responding to discovery requests etc.

- Ensure prioritization and completion of high-level or urgent legal matters.

- Participate in global initiatives, projects, and reporting as required.

- Participate in internal/external audits as required.

- Facilitate and/or partner with the team on special projects as assigned.

- Some travel is required (domestic and international).

Qualification

Education and Experience: 

- Bachelor’s degree and paralegal or contracts manager certificate required

- Prior law firm or in house corporate experience desired as a corporate paralegal or contracts manager

- 10 years of contract review and negotiation experience

- Demonstrated experience in working independently to identify, analyze, and solve problems with creative solutions with minimal supervision

- Excellent writing and communication skills, ability to work well within a team environment, strong work ethic and understanding of legal needs and requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy

- Strong negotiation skills

- Ability to prioritize conflicting needs; handles matters confidentially, expeditiously, proactively and follows through on tasks until successful completion.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams

- Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality

- Ability to work effectively and efficiently and strive for continuous improvement.

Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones and will be evaluated in performance assessments.:

- Communication

- Collaboration

- Customer Orientation

- Self-Management

Additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2025