Contracts Manager

<p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>AccuWeather is seeking an experienced <strong>Contracts Manager </strong>to join its Legal team. <span data-contrast="auto">The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the development, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of AccuWeather's commercial contracts. Reporting to Counsel, this individual contributor serves as a key liaison between the Legal department, Sales, Operations, Finance, clients, vendors, and other business stakeholders to facilitate timely contract execution while identifying and managing contractual and business risk. The role independently manages a portfolio of agreements, supports contract process improvement, and leverages approved contract management and AI-enabled tools to improve drafting, review, administration, and workflow efficiency.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong>This role is onsite 5 days per week in our State College, PA HQ office.</strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage the preparation, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, confidentiality, licensing, services, and other business agreements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Draft and revise contracts, amendments, addenda, statements of work, and related legal and commercial documents using approved templates and established contracting standards.</span></li> <li>Independently review contract terms and identify legal, financial, operational, and commercial risks, escalating significant or non-standard matters to Counsel as appropriate.</li> <li>Negotiate contractual provisions with customers, vendors, and other external parties within established parameters and in consultation with Counsel when necessary.</li> <li>Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, resolve contractual issues, and facilitate timely contract execution.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Liaise with clients and outside counsel to ensure contract documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent with negotiated business terms and company requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Evaluate information and documentation entered into the contract management system for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and overall acceptability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage contract workflows, approvals, renewals, amendments, obligations, and other key contract lifecycle activities within company systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Utilize approved AI and contract management technologies to assist with contract drafting, review, analysis, and comparison of contractual provisions while ensuring appropriate human review and judgment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, templates, procedures, and workflows and assist with implementation and adoption of contract management system enhancements or changes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maint