Legal Compliance Manager

We are looking for a Contract Manager for our direct client who will work with the Legal & Compliance team and various business representatives to support contract and project management functions of the company’s smart logistics (SL) business.

This position will provide comprehensive legal support, focusing on contract management & other legal administrative duties and will be responsible for coordinating the entire contract lifecycle, from initial drafting and review to negotiation and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Review contract request forms and collect information necessary for contracts
• Draft, review, edit and analyze various types of contracts, including NDAs, logistics services agreements, transportation agreements, warehouse management agreements and the like
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding contract-related matters
• Act as the point of contact for contract-related discussions, and serve as key liaison between corporate counsel and other stakeholders
• Provide administrative support of the day-to-day activities of SL Legal & Compliance
• Route contracts for signature, collect and save fully executed contracts in designated shared folders
• Manage the contract lifecycle through Cello, including amendments, renewals, and termination processes
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records in team’s shared folders and files
• Create and maintain a contract database, contract-related information and other references
• Conduct legal research on laws and regulations specific to the logistics and transportation industry
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the logistics industry
• Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a contract manager, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry
• High energy, fast learner, flexible and able to execute in a fast-paced, very diverse environment
• Ability to prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure, and work extended hours as required
• Well-organized and detail oriented with an outstanding work ethic and customer-oriented attitude
• Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements
• Strong administrative, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a good team player
• Work across time zones and cultures with a cross functional group of stakeholders
• Proficient with software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); and ability to conduct internet research and learn to use internal contract management tools such as Cello, our integrated logistics platform
• Understanding of logistics and supply chains industry a plus