
Contracts Manager
Unlock Health
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Oversee the full lifecycle of client contracts from initiation through execution, amendments, and renewal.
- Maintain and optimize contract templates, clause libraries, and internal workflows to align with business goals and legal compliance.
- Track key contract milestones (renewals, terminations, performance obligations) and maintain accurate records.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and data protection agreements (DPAs).
- Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to ensure contract terms reflect business needs and risk tolerance.
- Identify and address potential legal and operational risks in client contracts.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements.
- Assist in audits, due diligence, and compliance reporting as needed.
- Serve as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and guidance across internal departments.
- Provide training and resources to business teams on contract standards and best practices.
- Maintain and update corporate records and databases (e.g., entity management system via Corporate Services Company)
- Prepare and file annual reports, corporate disclosures and state regulatory filings.
- Support transactional activities like mergers, acquisitions and entity formations and dissolutions, assisting with due diligence and related documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field; JD preferred, but paralegal professionals may also be considered, who have a paralegal certificate or associates degree in paralegal studies.
- Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) is preferred but not required.
- 5+ years of experience managing commercial client contracts in a corporate or legal environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in negotiating service agreements and navigating complex client terms.
- Solid understanding of contract law, data privacy, indemnification, limitation of liability, and IP provisions.
- Experience with contract management systems (e.g., ContractWorks, DocuSign CLM, Salesforce integrations).
- Industry experience in healthcare, technology, marketing, or B2B services.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
- Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
- FSA / HSA Options
- 401(K) with a generous company match program
- Flexible Paid Time Off (aka- unlimited)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Hybrid and Remote work schedules available
- Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling for a variety of issues such as mental health, financial support, and legal advice)
- Employee Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementcontract negotiationcontract draftinglegal compliancedata privacyindemnificationlimitation of liabilityintellectual property provisionsauditsdue diligence
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationrisk managementtrainingorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsleadershipadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeJDparalegal certificateCertified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)