Contract Manager

WE’RE HIRING: Contracts Manager \| Orlando, FL

Location:

Orlando, FL 32822

Work Model:

Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday \& Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday \& Friday)

Duration:

12 Months (Strong Possibility of Extension)

Schedule:

40 hours per week with flexible working hours

Interview Process:

Virtual via Microsoft Teams; an onsite interview may be required.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced

Contracts Manager

to support contracts and compliance activities within the aviation industry. Working closely with the Director of Legal, Contracts and Compliance, this professional will lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements with airline operators, aircraft manufacturers, MRO providers, aviation service providers, and U.S. government agencies.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic business growth across the Americas while ensuring contractual excellence, effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, redlining, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including sales, maintenance services, purchasing, leasing, NDAs, software licensing, technical publication licensing, and contract amendments.
• Manage contractual relationships with airlines, MRO providers, suppliers, subcontractors, and U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks related to liability, warranties, intellectual property, export controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, contractual requirements, applicable laws, and aviation regulations and standards, including FAA, EASA, and ICAO requirements where applicable.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for airline customers during contract discussions, addressing commercial, technical, and contractual matters.
• Support Sales, Bid, Account Management, Procurement, and Finance teams with RFP/RFQ responses, contract strategy, negotiations, and risk assessments.
• Maintain and organize contract repositories, ensuring accurate records of agreements, amendments, renewals, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Export Control, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to address complex contractual issues, sanctions screening, and anti-bribery compliance.
• Ensure appropriate flow-down and flow-up of contractual terms and conditions across relevant agreements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Juris Doctor (JD), an equivalent foreign law degree, a Master’s degree, or MBA.
• 3\+ years of experience in contract management.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, contract drafting, negotiation, administration, and contractual risk management.
• Experience managing multiple time-sensitive projects and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of compliance, standards, regulations, intellectual property, financial and business considerations, and contract performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change and transformation initiatives within Contract Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with the aviation, aerospace, or MRO industry.
• Knowledge of aviation terminology, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
• French or Spanish language proficiency, including speaking and writing, is a plus.