Contract Manager

About Tenor Legal Tenor is the premier legal services firm known for innovation and excellence across one of the broadest and most dynamic networks of talent in the legal industry. We work with Fortune 500 companies and top‑tier law firms, offering exceptional legal professionals on both flexible secondment and permanent placements. The Opportunity Tenor Legal is seeking a skilled Contract Manager to support the Procurement Legal team at one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies on a part‑time secondment basis. This role sits at the center of an evolving operating model. The client is transitioning toward a structure where experienced contract managers handle the majority of day‑to‑day contract reviews and negotiations, with Procurement attorneys providing oversight and focusing on higher‑complexity, strategic matters. You will be among the first to operate within this new model—leveraging recently built templates, playbooks, and clause libraries to drive a high‑volume contract queue forward. This is an ideal fit for a seasoned contracts professional who is highly organized, commercially sharp, and comfortable working under attorney supervision to keep contracts moving efficiently and accurately. About the Client Our client is a Fortune 50 consumer packaged goods company and one of the most recognized names in the global food and beverage industry. The Procurement Legal function supports a broad portfolio of vendor, supplier, and service provider relationships across North America. The team has recently completed a significant overhaul of its contract templates and is building out playbooks and clause libraries to support more scalable, efficient contracting. This role will leverage that infrastructure daily and help refine it further as the new model takes shape. Engagement Type Secondment (ongoing, with potential for expansion) Hours Part‑time (25‑30 hours per week; flexible) Work Model Fully remote (U.S.-based) Client Exposure Direct collaboration with Procurement attorneys, business stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams Compensation $130,000 to 140,000 for full‑time, 40‑hour schedule (pro‑rated to account for part‑time, 25 to 30‑hour schedule) Benefits Part‑time benefits package including 401(k) with match, paid time off, and paid holidays (healthcare benefits available at 30 hours per week) Responsibilities Contract Review, Processing & Negotiation (Primary Focus — ~70%) Manage the review, processing, and negotiation of routine to moderately complex procurement contracts, vendor agreements, service agreements, and related commercial documents Apply approved contract templates, playbooks, and alternate clause libraries to move contracts through the review cycle efficiently and consistently Serve as a primary point of contact for Procurement and business stakeholders on day‑to‑day contracting matters Identify contractual risks and escalate legal issues to supervising Procurement attorneys as appropriate Coordinate with external counterparties to facilitate timely contract execution and resolve open items Template & Process Support (~20%) Support contract template maintenance, including updates to standardized templates for North American operations Contribute to the refinement of contracting playbooks and clause libraries based on real‑world application and feedback Track contract status, maintain organized files, and support reporting on contract volumes and cycle times Organizational Change & Process Improvement (~10%) Assist with modifications to contract documents required to support new entity structures as organizational changes take shape Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including preparation for potential contract management system (CLM) implementation Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certificate, contract management certification (e.g., CCCM, CFCM), or equivalent professional training preferred 6+ years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or commercial contracts support Strong working knowledge of commercial contract terms, risk concepts, and standard procurement agreement structures Demonstrated ability to redline, negotiate, and process contracts with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency Experience working under attorney or legal department supervision in a corporate or professional services environment Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high‑volume contract queue and competing deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with contract management or document management systems a plus Preferred Experience Prior experience in a Fortune 500, CPG, or food and beverage company environment Experience with contract template standardization and playbook development Familiarity with CLM platforms and contract lifecycle processes Experience supporting entity restructuring or organizational transitions from a contracts perspective Background in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management contracting Equal Opportunity Employer Tenor Legal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr