Senior Contracts Manager – ERM Legal Department
| Company | ERM |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of commercial paralegal experience.
- At least 2 years of insurance experience.
- Supervisory experience, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills when working with contract administrators, clients and attorneys.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts, risk identification, and legal software tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as LEXIS/WESTLAW.
- Strong computer skills, including Power BI, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and document and contract management systems.
- Ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
- Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal certificate/degree required.
Responsibilities
- Independently review, draft, negotiate, and audit a variety of commercial contracts, including MSAs, licensing agreements, complex subcontractor agreements, SaaS terms, and provisions related to insurance, data protection, and intellectual property.
- Ensure contracts align with ERM’s policies, risk management strategies, and business priorities.
- Lead and manage two contract administrators, overseeing timely contract reviews and compliance with ERM’s procedures.
- Maintain and enhance contract databases and resources, such as legal guides, drafting ‘playbooks,’ and templates.
- Provide training on legal processes and contract risks to business and legal partners.
- Assist attorneys with the review, preparation, and revision of commercial agreements, including NDAs, construction, consulting, vendor, service, real estate, subcontractor, teaming, access, and joint venture contracts.
- Conduct legal and factual research using tools such as LEXIS/WESTLAW.
- Develop efficient processes for managing case files, compliance tracking, and administrative legal functions.
- Review and revise insurance language in commercial contracts.
- Manage insurance-related administrative responsibilities and support risk mitigation efforts.
- Work closely with departments such as Risk, Finance, Insurance, HR, IT & Privacy, Health & Safety, and Compliance to address legal matters.
- Contribute to innovative projects and corporate initiatives, ensuring legal alignment with business strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish or Portuguese fluency is a plus.