The Contracts and Legal Operations Manager at Erikson Institute plays a pivotal role in supporting the Office of the General Counsel by advancing the institution's legal, compliance, and operational priorities. Reporting directly to the General Counsel within the Office of the President, this position is responsible for implementing and managing the institution's contract management system and processes, coordinating contract administration from start to finish, and providing administrative, research, and operational support for legal, policy, governance, and compliance matters. The Manager works collaboratively across departments to promote operational efficiency, institutional accountability, and adherence to policies and best practices. (jobs.justia.jobs)

Key responsibilities include leading the implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of Erikson’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform and centralized contract repository. The Manager serves as the institution’s primary CLM system owner and contract operations lead, overseeing the full contract lifecycle, including intake, review, routing, approval, execution, obligation tracking, renewals, amendments, and recordkeeping. Additionally, the role involves establishing and maintaining standardized contract workflows, approval paths, metadata requirements, and user roles within the CLM system, as well as developing and maintaining metrics, dashboards, and reports related to contract volume, turnaround times, compliance, and risk exposure. (jobs.justia.jobs)

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a paralegal certificate or related legal or business administration training is strongly preferred. A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in contract administration, legal operations, or a related administrative role is required, with demonstrated experience implementing and managing a contract management or similar workflow system. Strong writing, editing, and research skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy are essential, along with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise discretion with confidential information, and work collaboratively across departments. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, and contract or document management systems is necessary. (jobs.justia.jobs)

The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience. As a full-time role, it includes a comprehensive benefits package, though specific details are not provided in the available sources. (jobs.justia.jobs)

Erikson Institute is a premier early childhood development organization committed to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to realize their potential. The institution's graduate school uniquely prepares child development, education, and social work leaders to improve the lives of young children and their families. Erikson Institute's impact and influence are further amplified through its innovative academic programs, applied research, direct services in the community, advocacy, policy, and leadership. (jobs.justia.jobs)