Legal Contract Manager (4-Month Contract) (271025)

Legal Contract Manager (4-Month Contract) (271025) Legal Contract Manager (4-Month Contract) (271025)

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$52.00/hr - $77.00/hr

Contract Manager

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)

Pay Rate: $52-$77/hour

Job Type: Temporary (6-month contract)

Overview

Eastridge is seeking a skilled Contract Manager for a dynamic, Boston-based pharmaceutical organization. This role is ideal for a professional with deep experience in managing the contract lifecycle-from drafting and negotiation to execution and archiving-who thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment. The Contract Manager will serve as a key point of entry for all contracting needs, collaborating across departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary intake for all contract requests, evaluating complexity and assigning appropriate templates
• Draft and negotiate simple contracts independently; escalate complex legal questions to internal legal stakeholders
• Oversee contract lifecycle from intake through execution, expiration, and archiving
• Ensure contract terms comply with internal policies and legal requirements
• Identify risks or negotiation opportunities and escalate as needed
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and various business units to align contracting processes
• Coordinate internal review and approval workflows
• Maintain organized records and ensure timely updates to contract databases
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and SOP documentation
• Support additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Life Sciences, or related field (or Paralegal certification)
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, including drafting and negotiation
• Strong familiarity with legal terminology and standard contract clauses
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage external/internal relationships
• Proficient in tracking and reporting on contract milestones and compliance metrics

Additional Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Work Environment: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week in Boston; increased onsite during onboarding)
• Travel: Less than 5% expected

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated contract management professional to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organization with a growing footprint in oncology and neurology therapeutics.

Benefits : Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge's temporary employees.From time to time Eastridge's clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment.Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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