<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Contracts and Compliance Manager in Brampton, ON. This on-site position is with an organization in the metal fabrication industry. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of business agreements, ensuring compliance and managing risk across commercial operations.</p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and revise contract terms, statements of work, NDAs, and master service agreements to safeguard company interests.</li><li>Manage the contract lifecycle from initial request and bidding through execution, maintenance, renewal, and closeout.</li><li>Establish and maintain proactive contract management systems to track agreements and monitor expiration dates.</li><li>Develop strategies to address contractual claims, including change orders and potential damages.</li><li>Monitor key milestones, deliverables, and financial performance to ensure obligations are met by internal teams and external vendors.</li><li>Act as the main liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders for contract-related matters.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in both Canada and the US.</li><li>Advise sales and business stakeholders on contract issues, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage associated risks.</li><li>Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to improve contract templates and processes.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and enhance compliance management systems, risk management frameworks, policies, and internal controls.</li><li>Identify, assess, and report significant business risks to executive management.</li><li>Conduct risk assessments, control reviews, and coordinate internal and external audits.</li><li>Support compliance with global legal and regulatory requirements, including supply chain, data privacy, cybersecurity, antitrust, anti-corruption, export controls, and whistleblower protection.</li><li>Prepare reports, decision papers, and governance updates for executive leadership.</li><li>Design and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.</li><li>Investigate compliance incidents and oversee corrective and preventive actions.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><strong><span class="ql-cursor"></span></strong>At least 10 years of direct experience in contract negotiations, procurement, commercial management, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>Demonstrated analytical skills and proficiency in contract management or ERP software.</li><li>Experience working in an international industrial or manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of business operations and commercial processes.</li><li>Knowledge of compliance and risk topics such as anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, supply chain due diligence, data privacy, antitrust law, export controls, and whistleblower programs.</li><li>Background in contract management within mechanical and plant engineering or a similar industrial sector.</li><li>Organized, analytical, and solution-oriented, demonstrating integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.</li><li>Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to convey complex topics in practical business terms.</li></ul><p><br></p>