Manager, Customer Contracts, Legal Services

Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Atlanta Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: March 10, 2026 Shift: The Manager, Customer Contracts & Legal Services is a strategic, customer-facing legal professional responsible for end‑to‑end customer contracting across the NAOU Foodservice On‑Premise, and Retail organizations. This role is critical to enabling business growth, accelerating deal velocity and managing commercial and legal risk. This position serves as a trusted business partner to Sales leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders, with a strong mandate to modernize and continuously improve contracting processes through technology, data and scalable solutions. What You’ll Do for Us Contracting & Commercial Leadership Own and manage the full lifecycle of customer contracts, from drafting and negotiation through execution, for a high volume of complex, multimillion dollar agreements. Serve as the primary negotiator for customer contracts, working directly with customers’ legal and business teams. Resolve commercial and legal issues by applying sound judgment, strong business acumen and a deep understanding of customer relationships. Partner closely with Sales leaders to shape negotiation strategy, balance risk and reward and drive practical, business-oriented solutions. Escalate matters to attorneys only in the most complex or high‑risk situations. Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory Act as a key advisor to Sales and Finance teams on contract structure, risk mitigation and compliance with company standards. Collaborate cross‑functionally to align contract terms with pricing, financial models and operational realities. Research, analyze and prepare communications related to contractual rights, obligations, disputes and potential breaches. Process Innovation & Technology Enablement Lead the evolution of customer contracting processes, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, consistency and transparency. Own and optimize legal templates, playbooks and standard terms to support scalable contracting. Use data and metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous optimization. Champion change management and adoption of new tools and processes across Sales and Legal stakeholders. Training & Enablement Develop and deliver training for Sales teams and legal colleagues on contracting best practices, key legal concepts and negotiation strategies. Create practical guidance materials (playbooks, FAQs, decision trees) to enable self‑service where appropriate and accelerate deal execution. Qualifications & Requirements Experience & Expertise 5+ years of experience required (10+ years strongly preferred) in a transactional paralegal, contracts manager or equivalent commercial contracting role. Demonstrated experience independently managing complex, high‑value customer contracts with limited attorney oversight. Prior experience within Coca‑Cola System strongly preferred. Skills & Capabilities Strong commercial judgment and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives. Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment. Clear, concise communicator with strong written and verbal skills. Innovative, process‑oriented mindset with a passion for leveraging technology to improve how legal services are delivered. Comfortable driving change, standardization and adoption across stakeholder groups. Education Bachelor's degree or associate degree with a Paralegal Studies Certificate from an ABA approved program. Pay Range: $113,900 - $135,000 Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1‑B visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require The Coca‑Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. Required skills: Change Management, Contract Management, Drafting, Negotiation, Risk Management. Required languages: English. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Coca-Cola Company