OVERVIEW
Recruitics is seeking an Interim Contract Administration Manager to provide temporary coverage during a parental leave. This is a fixed-term assignment focused entirely on contract administration and risk management; it does not include procurement strategy, sourcing, or vendor-onboarding responsibilities.
This role leads client and vendor contract review, negotiation, and management across the corporate office and its subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and SOC 2 Type II compliance requirements. The ideal candidate can step in quickly, manage the existing contract pipeline without disruption, and maintain continuity of process and documentation until the permanent Contract Administration & Procurement Manager returns.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Assignment type: Temporary / fixed-term, covering a parental leave
Estimated duration: Part time for 4 weeks (September), Full time for 6 weeks (October-November, Part time for one or more weeks (November)
Reports to: SVP, Solutions Engineering and COO
Scope: Contract administration and risk management only; no procurement strategy or sourcing duties
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contract Administration & Risk Management
- Draft, review, and manage all client, vendor, and service contracts across the enterprise.
- Work with the Sales team and Sales leaders to process and streamline client contracting workflows for speed and efficiency.
- Ensure contracts are compliant with legal, regulatory, and SOC 2 Type II control requirements regarding confidentiality, data access, and incident response.
- Review key clauses, such as indemnification, termination, and intellectual property, to mitigate risk exposure.
- Maintain the centralized contract repository with version control, key dates, renewal alerts, and audit documentation.
SOC 2 Compliance & Data Integrity
- Coordinate with IT, Legal, and HR teams to align contract management practices with SOC 2 Type II security and confidentiality criteria.
- Support contract due-diligence processes, including review of SOC 2 reports, cybersecurity questionnaires, and ongoing monitoring of control adherence.
- Ensure secure data exchange and record retention protocols between vendors and internal teams.
- Support annual SOC 2 audits by providing documentation and evidence related to existing contract and third-party vendor controls.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
- 5-7 years of overall experience in contracts and contract administration.
- 2-5 years of progressive experience in contract administration and management, ideally supporting the delivery of products or services to clients.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills.
- Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II controls and third-party risk management frameworks.
- Exceptional attention to detail, stakeholder communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to ramp up quickly and manage an existing contract pipeline with minimal onboarding time.
LOCATION
This role will be remote based out of the United States.
COMPENSATION
