Senior Contracts Manager, ERM Legal Department, US/Canada/Latin America & the Caribbean

Senior Contracts Manager – Commercial Legal Team
ERM is the world’s largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, founded in 1971. As the leading advisory firm dedicated solely to sustainability, we provide unparalleled expertise to help the world’s biggest brands tackle today’s most pressing environmental and business challenges.

About the Role

ERM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager to join the commercial legal team supporting our largest region. Reporting to the Regional Managing Counsel, this role offers significant exposure to the US & Canada, Latin America & Caribbean, and global teams.

As a key legal partner, you will lead a team of two contract administrators, providing legal, insurance, and administrative support to business partners and legal teams at both regional and global levels. Your expertise will be essential in reviewing a broad range of commercial contracts that facilitate ERM’s environmental and sustainability services. These agreements span industries including Technology, Utilities, Diversified Energy, Transportation, Renewable Energy, Finance, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Power, Manufacturing, and Chemicals.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Review & Negotiation
  • Independently review, draft, negotiate, and audit a variety of commercial contracts, including MSAs, licensing agreements, complex subcontractor agreements, SaaS terms, and provisions related to insurance, data protection, and intellectual property.
  • Ensure contracts align with ERM’s policies, risk management strategies, and business priorities.
• Team Leadership & Process Improvement
  • Lead and manage two contract administrators, overseeing timely contract reviews and compliance with ERM’s procedures.
  • Maintain and enhance contract databases and resources, such as legal guides, drafting “playbooks,” and templates.
  • Provide training on legal processes and contract risks to business and legal partners.
• Legal & Administrative Support
  • Assist attorneys with the review, preparation, and revision of commercial agreements, including NDAs, construction, consulting, vendor, service, real estate, subcontractor, teaming, access, and joint venture contracts.
  • Conduct legal and factual research using tools such as LEXIS/WESTLAW.
  • Develop efficient processes for managing case files, compliance tracking, and administrative legal functions.
• Insurance & Risk Management
  • Review and revise insurance language in commercial contracts.
  • Manage insurance-related administrative responsibilities and support risk mitigation efforts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with departments such as Risk, Finance, Insurance, HR, IT & Privacy, Health & Safety, and Compliance to address legal matters.
  • Contribute to innovative projects and corporate initiatives, ensuring legal alignment with business strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial paralegal experience.
• At least 2 years of insurance experience.
• Supervisory experience, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills when working with contract administrators, clients and attorneys.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts, risk identification, and legal software tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as LEXIS/WESTLAW.
• Strong computer skills, including Power BI, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and document and contract management systems.
• Ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal certificate/degree required.
• Spanish or Portuguese fluency is a plus.