POSITION SUMMARY

AccuWeather is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its Legal team. The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the development, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of AccuWeather's commercial contracts. Reporting to Counsel, this individual contributor serves as a key liaison between the Legal department, Sales, Operations, Finance, clients, vendors, and other business stakeholders to facilitate timely contract execution while identifying and managing contractual and business risk. The role independently manages a portfolio of agreements, supports contract process improvement, and leverages approved contract management and AI-enabled tools to improve drafting, review, administration, and workflow efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the preparation, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, confidentiality, licensing, services, and other business agreements.
Draft and revise contracts, amendments, addenda, statements of work, and related legal and commercial documents using approved templates and established contracting standards.
Independently review contract terms and identify legal, financial, operational, and commercial risks, escalating significant or non-standard matters to Counsel as appropriate.
Negotiate contractual provisions with customers, vendors, and other external parties within established parameters and in consultation with Counsel when necessary.
Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, resolve contractual issues, and facilitate timely contract execution.
Liaise with clients and outside counsel to ensure contract documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent with negotiated business terms and company requirements.
Evaluate information and documentation entered into the contract management system for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and overall acceptability.
Manage contract workflows, approvals, renewals, amendments, obligations, and other key contract lifecycle activities within company systems.
Utilize approved AI and contract management technologies to assist with contract drafting, review, analysis, and comparison of contractual provisions while ensuring appropriate human review and judgment.
Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, templates, procedures, and workflows and assist with implementation and adoption of contract management system enhancements or changes.
Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, clause libraries, procedures, and related resources in collaboration with Counsel.
Monitor contract activity and provide reporting and analysis on contract status, turnaround times, renewals, obligations, and other relevant metrics.
Provide guidance to business stakeholders regarding contracting processes, documentation requirements, and established contractual standards.
Maintain organized and accurate contract records while ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive business and legal information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
5-7+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract administ