Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a global commercial real estate services firm supporting clients across agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, occupier services, project and development services, tenant representation, and valuation and advisory. Its work spans sectors including logistics and industrial, multifamily, retail, life sciences, data centers, and healthcare. With professionals operating in more than 60 countries, the company combines market insight and research with a focus on client service, diversity, equity and inclusion, and environmental, social and governance priorities.

Senior Contracts Manager Remote United States

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and administration of complex commercial agreements for Cushman & Wakefield’s enterprise legal team. Improve contracting processes while advising internal stakeholders on contractual risk, policy, and compliance.

Description

  • Deliver transactional legal support across Procurement, Asset Services, and Global Occupier Services
  • Drive enterprise-wide improvements in contracting operations and efficiency
  • Draft, negotiate, and administer a substantial volume of commercial agreements
  • Review contracts and related documents to confirm alignment with business objectives, company policies, applicable laws, and regulations
  • Assess and reduce risk in vendor and agency agreements, engagement letters, and other real estate and commercial contracts
  • Track changes in legal requirements, regulations, and internal policies
  • Keep attorneys informed and revise contract templates when necessary to maintain compliance
  • Advance contract workflow practices, templates, and handling procedures to improve operational performance
  • Work with team attorneys to exchange best practices and record negotiation and risk-management approaches
  • Guide internal stakeholders on contractual matters and applicable policies
  • Assist attorneys in creating and maintaining training materials
  • Report to the Assistant General Counsel and the leader of the C&W Contracting Centre of Excellence

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in business, law, real estate, or a related discipline is preferred
  • At least seven years of experience independently negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing related processes
  • Thorough knowledge of commercial contracting principles and practices
  • Experience negotiating technology agreements is advantageous
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Demonstrated creativity, adaptability, and initiative
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to initiate, lead, and champion changes to contracting processes and practices
  • Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities effectively
  • Advanced proficiency in contract lifecycle management and related systems
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
  • Strong fluency with AI tools, or willingness to develop the proficiency needed to integrate AI into daily work

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Vision insurance coverage
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid leave
  • Competitive compensation

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