
Contracts Manager
dentsu Austria
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $72,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Provide administrative and legal support to the US Media Practice Area.
- Support the drafting, review, and administration of commercial agreements.
- Manage contract intake, version control, and archival in accordance with legal team protocols.
- Support team lawyers in negotiating and executing legal agreements.
- Serve as point of contact for matter and contract workflows in the team’s CLM and matter management tools.
- Perform legal research and contribute to knowledge sharing and process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred, or equivalent practical experience supporting commercial legal teams.
- A minimum of 3-5 years experience supporting commercial transactions and legal operations in a corporate or law firm environment.
- Demonstrated ability to review contract terms against templates/playbooks, manage concurrent workflows, and exercise sound judgment under time pressure.
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management and matter management tools (preferably LawVu or comparable CLM systems).
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; client-service mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and jurisdictions; excellent written and verbal communication skills, including with senior stakeholders.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract reviewlegal researchcommercial agreementsversion controlworkflow managementprocess improvementscontract terms reviewsound judgment
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizationclient-service mindsetcollaborationcommunicationability to manage concurrent workflowsability to work under time pressure
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeparalegal certificate