Contract Review Manager

Location: Jefferson Hills, PA Department: Legal Reports To: General Counsel (GC)Title: Contract Review Manager (CRM)Overview of Responsibilities:The Contract Review Manager (CRM) will oversee the Contract Review process by working with the Contract Review Administrators (CRA), the sales and technical teams, finance, the Corporate Paralegal (CP) and the General Counsel (GC) in the review, negotiation and the approval of customer contracts, as well as, in certain circumstances, quotations, bids or other binding offers. The CRM will evaluate terms and conditions of contracts, the risks associated therewith and risk mitigation strategies, all with the primary goals of protecting the company's interests, ensuring that the company does not enter into an agreement that could do damage to the company financially or otherwise and confirming that the agreements entered into with customers reflect the business transaction expected by the applicable division(s).Responsibilities:Reviewing and analyzing all legal, technical and commercial documents associated with non-standard customer contracts, including applicable terms and conditions and related documentation.Evaluating the risks associated with the customer contract from a legal perspective and preparing contractual risk assessments thereof.Preparing special terms and conditions, signable versions of standard terms and conditions or other documents for use in contract negotiations, with the support of the CP or GC as necessary.Revising and negotiating customer terms and conditions and other customer contracts and coordinating inputs from CRAs, sales, finance and other internal stakeholders into such revisions and negotiations, with the support of the CP or GC as necessary.Managing the overall contract review process administratively, including:Maintaining contract review email aliasesFollowing up with internal reviewers and external parties to drive contract reviews to completionCommunicating status reports on open contract reviews to key stakeholdersReviewing and reporting on contract review dataKeeping contract review work instructions up to dateContinually seeking outside input to evaluate and implement potential process improvementsAssisting the CP and GC in on-going Contract Review process training of CRAs, sales teams, product managers and executives, including developing training materialsOther duties as assignedQualifications:RequiredA Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experienceA basic understanding of legal language and business requirementsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenComputer literacyAn ability to work in a team environment and pull necessary information from othersAn ability to be assertive when necessaryAn ability to think analytically and logicallyPreferredA background in the legal field or equivalent experience through working closely with in-house counselA strong understanding of technical terms and the products, services and applications offered by the companyAn intermediate or advanced understanding of legal language and business requirementsA technical and/or business backgroundThree or more years of previous contract review and administration experienceWorking Environment:Primary working environment is an office settingFull time on-site work preferred, with the opportunity to work remotely two days per weekWhy KJLC?KJLC stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced manufacturing solutions that cater to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors, manufacturing and delivering high-quality vacuum products and systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies.We offer:On-site gym, wellness programs, and walking trailsComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance401(k) with employer matchPaid time off and employee recognition programsElectric vehicle charging stations and recycling initiativesA collaborative, mission-driven cultureKurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at[email protected]or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.#LI-Hybrid

Created: 2026-04-02