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Contracts Manager
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Robert Half
New Orleans, LA (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support contract review, drafting, and negotiation activities for a university environment in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is an on-site, Long-term Contract opportunity for a legal specialist who can balance institutional priorities with thoughtful risk assessment. The role focuses on advising stakeholders on commercial agreements tied to goods, services, software, leases, and other expenditures while helping move transactions forward efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and revise a wide range of commercial agreements related to purchasing, services, software, leasing, and other organizational commitments.
- Lead contract negotiations with external parties and provide practical guidance that aligns business objectives with institutional policies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify contractual risk, recommend alternative terms, and support informed decision-making throughout the agreement lifecycle.
- Manage agreements such as service contracts, statements of work, independent contractor engagements, supply arrangements, software and SaaS licenses, consulting contracts, and confidentiality documents.
- Prepare amendments, termination documentation, credit-related agreements, and other post-award contract records as business needs evolve.
- Maintain organized contract administration practices to track status, key obligations, and documentation accuracy across active matters.
- Advise university stakeholders on contract language, commercial terms, and related issues affecting vendor and service relationships.