Contract Manager

The Contract Manager performs legal analysis in a business context and provides recommendations based on such analysis to minimize legal risk to the Inmar companies ("Company"), while still allowing the Company to conduct business effectively and serve its clients.

Typical duties relate to managing the contracting process within the Legal Department, including process management, negotiation with clients, analysis of legal provisions from a risk perspective, and analysis of business terms within the context of the service lines. Excellent analytical and drafting skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally, are fundamental and critical to this position.

The associates must be located in the Winston-Salem, NC area as they will need to work from the office on a hybrid basis.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Operational
  • Draft, edit, and review substantive legal provisions for contracts between Inmar and external customers and vendors; work to standardize contracts into legal templates where appropriate (and update/revise such templates as necessary
  • Conduct legal analysis to ensure Inmar contracts appropriately protect the interests of Inmar and propose contractual solutions to business problems
  • Develop new contracts and contract templates for new product lines and services
  • Seek and document internal approvals for business and financial terms for contracts
  • Negotiate contract provisions
• Strategic
  • Assist with a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to employment law, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and collections, and intellectual property Support acquisition work including integration
  • Advise internal business clients regularly about contract provisions and contracting process, including agreement status, risk profiles and service terms
  • Develop a solid understanding of the business operations to ensure that the needs of the business are met and be able to articulate legal issues clearly to the business principals
• Influence
  • Assist General Counsel in developing and communicating Inmar policies and procedures
  • Provide guidance and assistance to junior Contract Managers and Paralegals as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Business, Political Science, or related field required required
• 8+ years of related work experience in working with corporate B2B contracts; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the major responsibilities/essential functions of the position required
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office products

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• Use Hands to Handle Objects - Regularly
• Reach with Hands or Arms - Regularly
• Talk or Hear and Read Instructions - Regularly
• Stand, Kneel, or Stoop and Lift 20 Pounds - Occasionally
• View Items at a Close Range - Regularly

Rarely: Job requires this activity up to 25% of the time
Occasionally: Job requires this activity between 25% - 50% of the time
Frequently: Job requires this activity between 50% - 75% of the time
Constantly: Job requires this activity more than 75% of the time
Individual Competencies

• Analytical and Critical Thinking: Communicates using persuasion and authority.
• Problem Solving: Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.
• Communication: Contributes to strategy for their team.
• Collaboration: Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department.
• Urgency: Expertise in their discipline and understands these concepts in other disciplines.
• Influence: Function.

As an Inmar Associate, you:

• Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that demonstrate an awareness and willingness to listen and respond to clients in order to meet their short-term and long-term needs, requirements and exceed their expectations.
• Treat clients and teammates with courtesy, consideration and tact; you also have the ability to perceive the needs of internal and external clients and communicate effectively with the objective of delighting and retaining the client.
• Build collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives, develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
• Set and attain achievable, yet aggressive, goals with a sense of urgency and accountability.
• Understand that results are important and focus on turning mission into action to achieve results following the principles of Flawless Execution while consistently complying with quality, service and productivity standards to meet deadlines and exceed expectations by giving our clients the best possible outcome.
• Support a safe work environment by following safety rules and regulations and reporting all safety hazards.

At Inmar, we put people first and that means empowering our associates to thrive at every stage of life and career. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support a wide range of lifestyles and life stages.

Eligible associates have access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance options

• 401(k) retirement plans with company match

• Health Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)

We also offer:

• Flexible time off and 11 paid holidays

• Family-building benefits, including Maternity, Adoption, and Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement and certification support, reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning

• Wellness and Mental Health counseling services

• Concierge and work/life support resources

• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement

• Perks and discount programs

Please note that eligibility for some benefits may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be governed by specific plan or program terms.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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This position is not eligible for student visa sponsorship, including F-1 OPT or CPT. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.