About 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Drafting
- Legal Compliance
- Ironclad
- Project Management
- Communication
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 - $120,000 annually
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
- 401K Savings Plan
About the Company
- Harvard is the largest family-owned provider of premier commercial janitorial and professional security services in the United States.
- We believe in the power of our people. Here, every team member is valued, empowered, and trained to contribute their best.
- We foster an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters.
Equal Opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V
