Contracts and Legal Operations Manager
hace 3 días
Chicago
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group is seeking a Contracts and Legal Operations Manager for the next 3+ months, and in an interim-to-permanent capacity Overview: We are seeking a Contracts and Legal Operations Manager to assist with contract administration and operational support. Company: Leading non-profit and higher education organization Experience: 5-7+ years of contracts experience working with non-profit entities Location: Hybrid - Chicago Responsibilities Include: Contracts Management • Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of the contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform and centralized contract repository., • Serve as the institution’s primary CLM system owner and contract operations lead, overseeing the full contract lifecycle, including intake, review, routing, approval, execution, obligation tracking, renewals, amendments, and recordkeeping., • Establish and maintain standardized contract workflows, approval paths, metadata requirements, and user roles within the CLM system., • Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reports related to contract volume, turnaround times, compliance, and risk exposure., • Support drafting, negotiation, review, and advancement of contracts, amendments, addenda, and standard templates under the direction of the General Counsel., • Assist in the development and maintenance of a standardized contract and clause template library., • Coordinate cross-functional workflows to ensure timely approvals, compliance with institutional policies, and alignment with legal, financial, and risk standards., • Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, and business units to select, implement, and deploy a CLM platform, including system configuration, data migration, testing, rollout, and user adoption., • Develop documentation, training materials, and change-management support to ensure successful CLM adoption across the institution., • Provide administrative and operational support to the General Counsel, including document review and management, correspondence, scheduling, and file maintenance., • Assist with research, drafting, and editing of institutional documents, including policies, procedures, Board governance materials, memoranda, and internal guidance., • Support preparation of materials for Board of Trustees and committee meetings, including resolutions, charters, and minutes., • Support audit and compliance activities by organizing documentation, tracking deliverables, and coordinating responses to auditors., • Support development and delivery of staff training on contract management workflows, institutional policies, and compliance practices., • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and user experience across legal and administrative processes., • Document and refine internal procedures to ensure clarity, accountability, and institutional alignment. Qualifications Include: • Bachelor's from an accredited University or College, • 5+ years of experience working with contracts, contract administration, and contract lifecycle management, preferably in a legal operations capacity, • Experience/familiarity with non-profit entities, higher education, or government grant entities, either working directly with or for clients, • Wide-ranging experience and knowledge as an operations generalist, including CLM, contracts, drafting, board decks/governance, and project management Pay rate: $40 Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws. Bullhorn Job ID: 246227