Contracts Manager (Hybrid)

You will provide contract management functions for business units across the Moneris organization, contribute to the implementation and evolution of contract management workflows and legal knowledge management, support the Legal team in its provision of contract-related support to the organization, and provide other assistance (as directed) to help the Legal team to meet its objectives.

Location: You will be based in our Toronto office and will work in a Hybrid model.

Reporting Relationship: You will report to the Managing Counsel.

Your Moneris Career - What you'll do

• Be the primary point of intake and guidance for matters relating to contracts, including providing support and guidance on intake, document preparation, negotiation process, execution, renewal and termination of commercial agreements such as vendor and supplier agreements, NDAs and RFPs.
• Work with teams (at different levels of leadership) across the enterprise to assess contractual risks and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Prepare and assist the business in negotiation of contract-related documents, such as agreements, amendments, and SOWs, using company templates and tools, within the scope determined with Legal team leadership.
• Conduct initial assessments on contracts to identify contract-related issues and requirements, identify matters for escalation to Legal counsel, and manage the process for engaging Legal support for contracts.
• Collaborate with Legal counsel with the periodic review, modification and maintenance of Moneris' database of contract tools (template agreements, FAQs, process documents, checklists, etc.).
• Implement and evolve of contract management lifecycle workflows in partnership with the Legal team to enhance efficiency, promote consistency and reduce contract risks.
• Maintain and optimize database of contract-related information to track data on internal client engagements and activities such as renewals.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on contractual processes and contract risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with and provide input to Risk team regarding supplier management matters that relate to the contracting process and contractual risks.
• Partner with Legal counsel with additional departmental matters and performing other tasks, as requested by the Legal department.

Your Moneris Career - What you bring

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Contract Management training, certificate or equivalent course considered an asset
• 3+ years' experience in contract management, paralegal or other legal role within the legal department of a business or law firm
• Experience developing or maintaining contract lifecycle and knowledge management processes
• Understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures related to commercial contracts
• Experience drafting and negotiating business content in contracts, SOWs, NDAs, etc.
• Experience communicating with internal business stakeholders and lawyers regarding contract preparation and administration
• Exceptional communication skills in English are required; proficiency in French is considered a strong asset
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a fast-paced, business-oriented legal team
• Excellent organizational skills

At Moneris, we believe in empowering you to succeed—personally and professionally. As part of our team, you'll have access to resources, opportunities, and an inclusive environment that supports your development and career.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day one, and your choice of a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA)
• Retirement planning support, with profit-sharing programs including company match and a defined contribution pension plan
• Growth & development opportunities, including unlimited access to Coursera, mentorship programs, and an internal gig marketplace
• Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and workplace wellness initiatives
• Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements, a Work from Abroad program, and paid time off programs
• Recognition and rewards, with company-wide recognition programs, exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO, and access to great employee discounts

Find out more about the work perks and benefits you get as a Moneris employee at Moneris.com/careers

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Note: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities.

We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.