A Day in the Life:
A Contract Manager at Hertz is responsible for drafting, analyzing, negotiating, and managing various types of commercial contracts to ensure compliance with business goals, legal requirements, and company policies. The ideal candidate is a business-minded negotiator who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills. The Contract Manager is an integral part of the lifecycle of contracts for the organization and collaborates with multiple cross functional departments.
The salary for this role is expected to start around $90k, highly commensurate with relecvant experience.
What You'll Do:
Structure, draft, redline, and negotiate a broad range of agreements including master services agreements, software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, and statements of work
Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, business units, and stakeholders
Work autonomously and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Partner with business units to ensure negotiated agreements meet business intent
Collaborate with internal stakeholder teams to ensure negotiated agreements are consistent with internal policies
Ensure all contracts align with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks to the organization
Maintain organized records of contracts and related documentation
Participate in training team members on contract management best practices
Develop and implement processes to streamline contract administration and improve efficiency
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree or Military Experience required
A JD or paralegal certification is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, legal, procurement, negotiation or paralegal roles
Proficient knowledge and understanding of contract types and structure
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
Possession of advanced negotiation skills
Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles behind high-risk terms and a high degree of knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to contracts
Ability to develop and maintain strong working partnerships with business units and internal stakeholders
What You’ll Get:
- Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
- Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
- Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
- Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
- Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
- Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or Military Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in contract management, legal, procurement, negotiation, or paralegal roles
- Experience structuring, drafting, redlining, and negotiating master services agreements, software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, and statements of work
- Proficient knowledge and understanding of contract types and structure
- Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles behind high-risk terms and applicable laws and regulations
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working partnerships with business units and internal stakeholders
- Organizational skills to maintain contract records and implement process improvements for contract administration
- JD or paralegal certification
