What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is proud to partner with a premier financial services company based in Miami, FL to recruit an experienced and detail-oriented Contracts Manager. This in-house role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative legal team supporting the company's sophisticated financial operations and client relationships.
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle—drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a broad range of commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will bring strong legal acumen, excellent organizational skills, and experience working within the financial services industry or a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, client engagement letters, NDAs, consulting and service agreements, and SLAs
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Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
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Maintain contract databases, monitor deadlines and renewals, and ensure contract obligations are met
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Collaborate with legal, finance, compliance, operations, and procurement teams to align contracts with company goals and risk management protocols
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Proactively identify contract risks and recommend strategies for resolution
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Assist in the development and refinement of standard contract templates, approval workflows, and internal processes
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Support audits, internal reporting, and due diligence requests related to contract data and compliance
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate or J.D. preferred
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4 years of contracts management experience, preferably in-house within financial services or legal environments
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Strong working knowledge of legal terms, commercial agreements, and regulatory risk
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Outstanding attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage priorities under pressure
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Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CLM software is a plus
Why Join This Company?
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Work in-house with a well-respected, fast-growing financial services company
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Join a supportive and high-performing legal team
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Competitive compensation full benefits
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Hybrid schedule with flexibility
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Opportunity to impact business operations and contribute to legal best practices
