We are looking for a skilled Contract Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Itasca, Illinois. This 12-week opportunity involves leading key initiatives such as implementing compliance updates in customer contracts and designing standardized templates for financial agreements. The role offers a fast-paced environment, clear objectives, and the chance to deliver impactful results before transitioning the work to internal teams. <br> Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough reviews of existing contract templates to identify necessary updates and impacted agreements. • Implement sanctions and privacy updates across customer-facing contracts using pre-approved clauses. • Collect and analyze loan and lease templates from various locations to ensure consistency. • Develop modular contract architecture, including core agreements, schedules, and riders. • Prepare comprehensive handover materials, including finalized templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and governance frameworks. • Drive stakeholder satisfaction by delivering streamlined and optimized templates. • Monitor project milestones, ensuring key deliverables are completed within specified timelines. • Facilitate enablement sessions to train teams on new contract templates and negotiation guidelines. • Maintain internal control systems related to the functional areas of contract management. <br> The pay range for this position is 30 to 45. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. <br> Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in commercial contracting, legal operations, or contract administration.<br>• Proven expertise in designing modular templates for complex financial products such as loans and leases.<br>• Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple locations and deliver results under tight deadlines.<br>• Strong skills in creating negotiation playbooks, guardrails, and conducting training sessions.<br>• Familiarity with contract management platforms such as DocuSign, Icertis, or Coupa.<br>• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.<br>• Preferred background in financial services or equipment finance, with exposure to cross-border compliance.<br>• Certification in legal operations or contract management is a plus (e.g., National Contract Management Association certification).

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