Contracts Manager

Robert Half is partnered with a leading Baton Rouge industrial company in search of an experienced Contracts Manager. This role partners with legal, finance, operations, and commercial stakeholders to prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a wide range of customer-facing documents while protecting business interests. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to balance contractual risk with practical business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead agreements from initial review through signature and final closeout, ensuring each stage is completed accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare, assess, and negotiate commercial documents such as service agreements, access agreements, scopes of work, and contract revisions.

• Translate key contract terms into clear guidance for internal teams, including pricing structures, billing provisions, and other commercial obligations.

• Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to address qualification needs, resolve contract questions, and support business requirements.

• Coordinate with legal counsel on document revisions, issue escalation, and contract language updates to support compliant and balanced outcomes.

• Evaluate contractual exposure and develop practical risk-reduction approaches in collaboration with legal, finance, and operational teams.

• Support leadership during commercial discussions by providing analysis, recommendations, and negotiating input on business terms.

• Maintain organized contract administration practices, including template management, renewal tracking, documentation control, and record retention.

• Oversee insurance-related contractual obligations in partnership with the appropriate risk management function.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced team members and contribute to shared knowledge across the contracts function.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, legal studies, or a related discipline.

• At least five years of experience managing and negotiating contracts, ideally within industrial environments.

• Working knowledge of commercial contracting principles and common legal terminology used in business agreements.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with senior leaders.

• Demonstrated ability to review detailed contract language, identify concerns, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced business setting.

• Self-directed approach with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

For confidential consideration, contact Hayley Euper at 504-383-0704 or apply today!