Remote​/Hybrid Legal Contract Manager

Legal Contract Manager

Location:

New Castle, PA, United States
Job Type: Full Time
Department:
Project Delivery

Description

LEGAL CONTRACT MANAGER – This position can be Hybrid or Remote.

About Arch Key. Arch Key is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are leaders in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We are the power behind making the improbable possible. We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done.

We are committed to building in ways that are technologically advanced, sustainable, scalable and equitable. We energize infrastructure, careers, communities and the future.

Our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

The Legal Contract Manager is responsible for managing the end‑to‑end contract review, negotiation, routing, and approval process, including coordination of executive approvals. The role reviews customer and vendor contracts, terms, and general conditions, provides legal interpretation, prepares amendments and redlines, and applies business judgment to ensure contract language protects the Company’s interests. The Contract Manager is the liaison between customers, vendors, internal project teams, and the Legal department, resolving contract issues or disputes efficiently and effectively in alignment with Company policies, procedures, objectives, and applicable laws and regulations.

Ideal Candidate

• Accustomed to managing the full contract lifecycle
• Has excellent cross‑functional leadership and communication skills
• Highly organized and compliance focused

Day in the Life

• Reviews incoming and outgoing customer contracts, subcontracts and government subcontracts for accuracy, risk, and compliance with Company standards.
• Coordinates with project teams to ensure contract terms align with business objectives and risk mitigation strategies.
• Meets established contract review turnaround times and service‑level expectations.
• Negotiates final contract terms, conditions, and requirements with customers and vendors through execution, in consultation with the Legal team and senior management.
• Prepares amendments and redlines to protect Company interests while supporting business needs.
• Coordinates and obtains approvals from business leaders in accordance with the Company’s designated approval matrix.
• Maintains and updates contractual information in contract management systems and other internal platforms to ensure accurate communication across cross‑functional teams.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains standard terms and conditions, including identifying and proposing acceptable alternative contract language when required.
• Partners closely with the Legal team to manage the contract routing, review, and approval process from initiation through execution.
• Serves as a liaison between the Company and customers or vendors regarding claims or contract disputes and collaborates with the Legal team to support timely and effective resolution.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with customers, project teams, specialty contractors, vendors, suppliers, and stakeholders that reflect the Company’s core values and support customer satisfaction.
• Supports Legal team initiatives, including contract‑related training, continuous improvement, and staying current on changes in applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and adheres to ethical standards and professional conduct requirements.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through sound and ethical business practices, championing diversity, equity, and…