Contracts Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +100 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Contracts Manager to manage the contracting support provided by the Legal Department across the business. This role will monitor contract assignments and workloads, review NDAs and lower risk agreements, and manage contract-related reporting to support compliance and operational efficiency. This role will serve as the administrator for the company’s contract lifecycle system with responsibility for managing user access, training internal stakeholders, and troubleshooting user issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Review:
  • Review and process NDAs and other low-risk agreements in accordance with company policies.
  • Ensure contract terms align with company policy, legal and compliance standards.
  • Prepare redline comparisons and track revisions to assist attorneys in contract negotiations.
• Reporting & Analytics:
  • Design, generate, and analyze system reports to track contract status, compliance metrics, and user activity.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on data trends.
• CLM System Administration:
  • Serve as primary administrator for CLM platform, including inputting, validating, and maintaining contract metadata, obligations, and key terms in the CLM database to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Manage and update approved templates, clause libraries, and approval workflows within the CLM.
  • Manage user access, permissions, and roles within the CLM platform.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for system-related user support and troubleshooting.
• Execution and Document Management:
  • Coordinate approval and execution of contracts through DocuSign / CLM.
  • Manage CLM contract repository, ensuring all executed agreements and supporting documents are consistently stored and retrievable.
  • Support contract close-out, renewal, and termination process, including reminders and notifications
• Training & Support:
  • Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for new and existing CLM users.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure effective system usage.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to enhance contract workflows and system efficiency.
  • Support the implementation of best practices in contract management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in contract management or a similar legal paraprofessional role
• Hands-on experience with CLM systems
• Strong understanding of contract terms, especially NDAs and standard commercial agreements
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven “completer-finisher” mindset: takes ownership of tasks, follows through diligently, and ensures high-quality timely results
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision, while knowing when to escalate issues appropriately
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain structured processes in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
• High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with system administration or user support in a SaaS environment
• Familiarity with legal and compliance frameworks
• Preference to sit Hybrid out our Cary, NC 

Leadership Competencies:

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Acts consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement)
• Initiative: Self-motivated and takes initiative; creative problem solver
• Customer Service: Respond to customer/client requests in a professional manner; builds effective cross-functional relationships
• Organizational Skills: Works well independently; organizes and prioritizes workload appropriately; utilizes resources and technologies appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner
• Communication and collaboration: Interacts effectively and courteously, in person, by telephone, and in writing with stakeholders within and outside of the legal team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$150,000 + bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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