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Senior Contract Manager

Senior Contract Manager Job Description

The contract manager oversees the contract administration staff and is responsible for contract review and negotiating and drafting any manner of agreements, including procurement and service contracts and leases. This position works closely with lawyers and contracts personnel to review and draft legal agreements and addendums. Candidates must have strong technical knowledge of all aspects of internal contract management software programs, as well as an understanding of the business and business needs. A bachelor's degree in business, finance or a related field is required, and a juris doctor (JD) is preferred.

Typical senior contract manager duties:

Reviewing contracts for ambiguities and contemplating potential outcomes and creative solutionsProviding technical guidance to lawyers and paralegals involved in negotiations

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Salary for Senior Contract Manager
82750 - 124500
Low
82750
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
103500
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
124500
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Contract Manager 69000 86500 106250 Contract Administrator 61000 72250 90000

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