Contracts Manager

Company: Benchmark Education Company
Location: New Rochelle
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Position PurposeBenchmark Education Publishing is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our team. Candidates should be highly organized yet flexible when it comes to prioritizing incoming assignments. The Contracts Manager will report to and support the Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs in the drafting, managing, and organizing of all contracts, addenda, bids, RFPs, and corporate compliance matters. Will also work closely with the business, including editorial, sales, finance, and operations.Duties and Responsibilities include:* Drafting, reviewing, and commenting on contracts.* Assisting with all aspects of the administration of contracts, including maintenance of contract files and terms through a contract tracking system; monitoring of agreement terms; archiving contracts; payment of invoices and other post-execution matters.* Maintaining standard agreement templates and providing updates as needed.* Reviewing existing agreements and working with relevant parties to ensure contractual compliance.* Assisting with the management and processing of bids, RPFs, and adoptions from early development to final submission.* Managing workflow processes and the life cycle of contracts.* Assisting with the processing and organization of general corporate compliance forms.* Assisting with reports upon request.* Managing calendars/deadlines as needed.* Other duties as assigned.Experience and Qualifications:* A minimum of 2 years of contract drafting and administration experience. Must have Paralegal experience.* Experience working in publishing or media is a plus.* Experience with acquiring and licensing intellectual property (in particular, copyrights) is a plus.* Experience working with editorial and/or sales teams is a plus.* Experience with data privacy and information security issues is a plus.* Experience with RFPs, bids, and adoptions is a plus.* Familiarity with SharePoint is a plus.* Strong contract database management skills.* Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).* Attention to detail.* Maintain discretion in managing confidential and sensitive items.* Works well under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe.Benchmark Education Publishing and it's affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thank you.

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