Legal Contract Manager

Title: Legal Contract Manager

Position Type: Contractor; 15-20 hrs/week

Reporting Location: Remote

Schedule: Flexible

Rate: $35-$50/hr

Reports to: Implementation Director

Start Date: December 1, 2024
OVERVIEW
Verdani Partners is actively recruiting a highly qualified Legal Contract Manager to provide essential support to our Operations and Business Development teams. We seek an individual with meticulous attention to detail who thrives in a dynamic team environment. This role involves managing internal contracts, reviewing and negotiating client contracts to ensure favorable terms and compliance with company policies, and overseeing legally related matters for our clients’ diverse portfolios. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the execution of contract documents in an expeditious manner, acting as a liaison with our legal counsel, and diligently monitoring our contractual agreements ensuring that contracts are well-structured, legal compliant, and effectively managed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary:

• Act as a point of contact (POC) between Verdani Partners and our legal counsel.

• Collaborate closely with attorneys, essential Verdani staff, and various teams (Business Development, ESG client advisors, COO and Ops team, HR team, HR consultant, and other strategic advisors) to address legal issues, understand and manage contract needs, and ensure favorable terms and contract accuracy.

• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to client services, operations, HR, and facilities, ensuring all agreements are well-structured, legally compliant, and effectively managed.

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks associated with contractual agreements, including requests to revise contract terms and conditions.

• Ensure all contracts adhere to Verdani’s legal requirements and organizational policies, and monitor compliance with contractual obligations.

• Coordinate and oversee the signing process for new contracts and contract renewals, ensuring all necessary signatures are obtained and the contract is legally binding.

• Develop drafts for updated or new contract needs (e.g., MSA, PSAs, MOUs, MNDAs) and maintain an organized system for tracking status, administering, monitoring, and auditing contracts and contracts SOPs.

• Provide detailed monthly reports on contract statuses and updates.

Secondary:

• Advise Verdani on ways to improve content and management of contracts and terms and conditions and implement strategies to minimize legal exposure and increase efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes.

• Communicate contract-related information effectively within the organization and train employees on contract procedures and responsibilities.

• Foster positive relationships by providing exceptional contract management services.

Note: All work prepared by the Contract Manager is coordinated with Verdani’s legal counsel’s legal secretary and reviewed and signed off by Verdani’s legal counsel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
We recognize that the job requirements may vary, and that not every candidate may possess all the required or preferred experience. We will consider candidates who demonstrate a combination of the required and preferred experience, as well as a proactive and positive “Can Do” attitude in their professional approach.

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Paralegal Studies, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

• Experience in contract administration or a related role.

• Working understanding of contract law and legal principles, including:

1. Contract Law and Negotiation
2. Company Operations Law
3. Intellectual Property (IP) Law
4. Data Privacy and Security
5. Regulatory Compliance
6. Risk Management and Liability

• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with client projects and services.

• Knowledge of liability issues, insurance, and indemnification clauses.

• Proficiency in creating clear, enforceable agreements.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Experience with contract management software or legal technology tools.

Preferred:

• Certificate as a Contract Management Associate (CCMA) or Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM).

• Sector-specific experience (e.g., commercial real estate, sustainability, private equity/finance, technology, etc.).

• Working understanding of contract law and legal principles, including:

1. Corporate Law and Governance
2. Taxation and Financial Compliance
3. Employment and Labor (HR) Law

• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.

• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organization skills.

• Ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgment.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and with little supervision.

• Project management skills.

• Continuous learning mindset.

PLATFORMS & SOFTWARE
Required:

• Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office or equivalent (including Outlook, Excel, and Word)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
During the execution of job responsibilities, the employee should expect the following conditions and demands associated with the role:

• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer

• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Occasional light to moderate lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be necessary

• Close vision requirements due to computer work

• Adequate hearing for effective communication in-person and/or on the telephone

• Ability to move objects weighting up to 25 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and/or 5 pounds continuously.

• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting where moderate noise levels may be present.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in English communication, both oral and written.

ADDITIONAL POSITION RELATED DETAILS

• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.

ABOUT VERDANI PARTNERS
Verdani Partners is a leading ESG consulting firm dedicated to advancing sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our mission-driven organization comprises an international team of experts with over 25 years of experience in real estate, sustainability, and ESG. We specialize in greening new and existing large building portfolios and supporting corporate sustainability needs. Verdani manages ESG programs for over 20 real estate firms with over $660 billion AUM and more than 8,900 properties across 1.3 billion square feet of diversified, global portfolios. Our core services include climate resilience, decarbonization, net zero strategies, healthy buildings, biodiversity, DEI initiatives, data management, green building certifications, ESG frameworks, regulatory and annual reporting, ESG education, and stakeholder engagement. Our clients consistently rank #1, #2, and in the top five among their peers on global real estate ESG benchmarks such as GRESB and A to A+ on PRI.