Manager, Legal Contracts

About ISACA: ISACA is a global professional association and learning organization that leverages the expertise of its 180,000+ members who work in digital trust fields such as information security, governance, assurance, risk, privacy and quality. It has a presence in 188 countries, including 225 chapters worldwide. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA supports IT education and career pathways for underresourced and underrepresented populations. Overview:

The Manager, Legal Contracts is responsible for developing and maintaining processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ISACA's contract management operations. This role works closely with internal stakeholders, including business units, cybersecurity, procurement and risk management teams, as well as external legal counsel, to streamline contract processes and drive operational improvements. The Manager, Legal Contracts will contribute to the organization's growth objectives by ensuring legal compliance while optimizing resources in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Negotiate Routine Contracts 
• Draft and/or review, negotiate, and document standard contract terms to ensure compliance with company templates, policies, and regulations. 
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks within contractual agreements. 
• Providing legal guidance on contract interpretation and obligations, as well as contract-related disputes.
• Simplify complex contract language for internal clients, facilitating their understanding and alignment.

 

Policies and Contract Templates 
• Develop, document, and maintain contract-related processes, including policies, playbooks, workflows, and lifecycle management systems.
• Identify and implement tools, technologies, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in contract management.

 

Contract Self-Service Workflows 
• Lead the development and ongoing improvement of user-friendly, self-service contract workflows for standard agreements.
• Monitor contract progress, draft review summaries, and facilitate the approval process.
• Evaluate complex contract requests with external counsel and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Provide training for internal clients on navigating contract workflows and legal procedures.

 

Performance Measurement and Process Optimization
• Collaborate closely with procurement and business teams to establish measurable goals for contract management efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide real-time insights into contract performance, including turnaround times, compliance rates, and resource utilization.
• Continuously assess and refine contract management processes, using data-driven analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and track the impact of implemented changes.
• Implement feedback loops with business stakeholders to evaluate the success of process improvements, ensuring that changes enhance collaboration, transparency, and overall value delivered to the organization.

 

People Management
• Manage a Contracts Specialist, providing coaching and guidance to support their success in the role and professional skill development.
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, encouraging continuous learning and performance excellence.

 

Other
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Operating Officer 

• Manage and update legal content on the internal company intranet.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED FIELD OF STUDY:

 

• JD from an accredited university

 

MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

 

• 5+ years

 

DESCRIPTION OF MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 

• Proven work experience as a legal, contract manager, or other relevant role in a large corporate organization
• Licensed attorney 

 

PREFERRED FIELD OF STUDY: 

 

• JD from an accredited university

 

PREFERRED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

 

• 7+ years

 

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

 

• Experience using and managing technology utilized by in-house legal or contract management departments, including legal billing software, document management software, and contract lifecycle management software 
• Experience analyzing and mitigating risk for the business during contract negotiations

 

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED:  

• Proven ability to drive contracts to execution, working effectively with legal counsel and internal stakeholders.  
• Strong stakeholder management abilities, able to drive to positive outcomes in a collaborative, inclusive manner.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical practices, building trust with colleagues and external stakeholders.  
• Strong project management skills, including experience with relevant methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. Willing to take on tasks, big or small, to drive results.
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): ISACA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ISACA is committed to building an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military discharge status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, and ability.