Manager, Contracts

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of 

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You'll ensure we have what we need  to service our customers. 

As a Contracts Manager you will support the drafting, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial contracts. This role will play a key part in ensuring contracts align with legal requirements, company policies, and organizational goals, while minimizing risk. 

The successful candidate will support the full contract lifecycle from initial negotiation through renewal or termination. Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with commercial solutions, legal, finance, and business teams is required.

What You'll do:

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Creating, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and contract templates, including NDAs, service agreements, and other customer agreements. 
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies, and mitigating potential risks. 
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Managing contracts from initiation to completion, including intake, approval workflows, execution, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Interacting with internal teams and customers to align contract terms with business objectives and facilitate contract execution
• Contract Documentation: Maintaining organized and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documentation within the contract management system. 
• Contract Renewal and Termination: Monitoring contract deadlines and key milestones to support proactive renewal or renegotiation decisions.
• Contract Optimization: Identifying opportunities to improve the contract processes, improve efficiency, and support scalable contract practices. 

What skills You'll Use

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree 
• 3+ years of relevant contract management or legal experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation principles, and risk allocation.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills that includes experience with negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service. 

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
• JD (Juris Doctor) or paralegal certificate
• Aerospace industry experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Care
• Company Pension 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Vacation time starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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