Contract Manager

Groundwork USA

Contract Manager responsible for drafting and managing contracts in a home services platform. Ensuring compliance and efficiency in contractual processes while enabling business growth.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including Vendor and supplier agreements (materials, equipment, IT, marketing)
Subcontractor and independent contractor agreements
Customer-facing terms and conditions
NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and purchase agreements
Balance legal risk with commercial objectives to drive timely deal closure
Identify key risk areas (indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, termination rights, payment terms).
Manage contracts from intake through execution and renewal
Implement and maintain standardized templates
Develop and maintain organized contract repository and documentation protocols
Partner Groundworks functions, sales, and operations to support contracting needs.
Translate business requirements into clear contractual terms.
Coordinate internal approvals and ensure alignment with company policies
Support field operations with contract-related questions and escalations.
Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable laws.
Escalate non-standard terms or high-risk provisions.
Support compliance with: Licensing and permitting requirements (where contractually relevant)
Insurance and indemnification standards, and Data privacy and security requirements (for vendors handling customer data).
Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
Drive consistency across branch locations and functions.
Identify opportunities to streamline contracting workflows and reduce cycle time.
Support implementation and optimization of CLM systems.
Provide insights on contracting trends and risk areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required (J.D. or paralegal background is a plus)
5-10+ years of contract management or commercial contracting experience.
Strong experience negotiating vendor and service agreements.
Excellent understanding of key contract terms and risk allocation
Preferred Experience in home services, construction, or a multi-location service business.
Familiarity with high-volume, decentralized operations.
Experience with CLM systems.
Basic understanding of Employment and independent contractor considerations and Insurance and risk transfer mechanisms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
Industry Leading Training Programs
Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementnegotiationrisk allocationcontract draftingcontract reviewvendor agreementsservice agreementscontract templatescompliancedata privacy

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailanalytical skillstime managementadaptabilitydecision-makingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeJ.D.paralegal certification