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Contracts Manager
ICONMA, LLC
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Hybrid
- Manager or above
- 18 hours ago
- $41.35 – $46.35 / hour
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
18 hours ago
Responsibilities:
- Contract Negotiation & Drafting:
- Lead the development, structure, and negotiation of contractual documents with airlines in the Americas Region, MRO providers, and U.S. government agencies (e.g., DoD).
- Support the Procurement function in their negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Draft, review & redline commercial contracts (sales, maintenance services, purchase, lease, non-disclosure, software and tech pub licensing, other business agreements and related amendments)
- Collaborate with client AGS Account Management & Sale and Finance teams to structure win-win agreements that balance customer needs with client profitability and risk exposure.
- Risk Management & Compliance:
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks (e.g., liability, warranties, intellectual property, export control, or regulatory compliance) specific to the aviation industry (e.g., EASA, FAA, or ICAO standards).
- Company Confidential When Completed NORAM Job Description Form 03/2024
- Ensure contracts comply with client internal policies and instructions, changes in laws and aviation-specific regulations.
- Ensure flow down or flow up of contract terms and conditions as required or applicable.
- Customer & Stakeholder Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for airline customers during contract discussions, clarifying technical, commercial, and legal terms.
- Support bid and account management teams in RFP/RFQ responses by assisting with the review and response & providing contractual input and risk assessments.
- Contract Lifecycle Management:
- Reorganize and maintain a contract repository (e.g., on Sphere and legal drive) with up-to-date records of agreements, amendments, and renewals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with client’ AGS BL to align contracts with customer expectations and market trends (e.g., digital transformation, sustainability, or cybersecurity in aviation).
- Partner with Sales, Bid, Finance, and Export Control teams to resolve complex issues (e.g., anti-bribery compliance, or sanctions screening).
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Juris Doctor or equivalent foreign law degree, Master or MBA.
- 3+ years of experience in contract management.
- Self-starter and independent worker.
- Proficiency in computer tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Ability to manage multiple time sensitive projects.
- Change and transformation for Contract Management.
- Communication.
- Compliance, Standards and Regulations.
- Contract Law & Contract Drafting.
- Contractual Risks & Opportunities Management.
- Delivery & Performance (incl. customer specific requirements / Technical & scope);
- Financial & Business Acumen for Contract Management.
- Intellectual Property & Product Strategy Acumen.
- Negotiation for Contract Management.
- Pre-contract/Contract Administration & Claim Management.
- Project, Bid & Capture Acumen.
- Sourcing & Subcontracting Management.
- Client Operating Model, Policies & Processes.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with aviation/aerospace industry and terminology is desirable.
- Foreign language(s), speaking and writing skills a plus. French or Spanish language is a plus.
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Contracts Manager · ICONMA, LLC