Manager, Corporate Contracts - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

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Job Overview We’re Hiring a Corporate Contracts Manager! The Corporate Contracts Manager is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of procurement-related contracts with a concentrated focus on vendor, technology, software and professional services agreements. This role serves as a strategic business partner to stakeholders in Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Finance, IT, Human Resources and Compliance, ensuring that contractual arrangements align with organizational objectives, risk tolerance, and legal requirements. The Corporate Contracts Manager combines strong drafting and negotiation expertise with operational rigor in contract administration and legal technology to drive efficiency, transparency, and compliance across the contracting process. This position reports to VP, Legal – Enterprise, Privacy and Technology and will be based in our Shelton CT office. This position requires the ability to travel up to 10%. A Day In The Life Draft, review, and revise a wide range of procurement contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Software License Agreements, Software as a Service Agreements (SaaS), Statements of Work (SOWs), Professional Services Agreements and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Negotiate legal and commercial terms with vendors to achieve balanced outcomes on issues such as pricing protections, service levels, warranties, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, data protection, information security, limitation of liability, indemnification, audit rights, termination rights, and regulatory compliance. Provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract terms, negotiation strategy and risks. Administer contract workflows and approval routing in accordance with internal policies. Maintain accurate and complete contract records in the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system. Support and manage use of e-signature tools to facilitate timely and compliant execution of agreements. Help develop, maintain, and improve standard contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and procurement contracting procedures. Support CLM training, guidance and education of internal clients, business partners, and fellow legal department team members. Prepare reports, dashboards, and metrics relating to contract volume, turnaround times, renewals, and contract risk trends. Assist with various complex and/or sensitive projects, as assigned. What will help you thrive in this role? Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of five (5) years prior in-house experience as a contracts manager or similar role. Self-starter, willing to take initiative and lead projects. Able to work independently within a team environment. Strong analytical skills and ability to balance business needs with legal risks. Excellent oral and written communication skills with particular emphasis on client communication and interaction. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent time-management skills. Effective communicator, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues. Possess strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to handle high volume and balance competing demands. Good judgment, a high level of professional integrity and the discretion, tact, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Detail oriented. Preferred Qualifications: Prior public company in-house. Adept at software and systems. This is a great opportunity for an experienced contracts professional with strong negotiation skills, in-house experience, and a passion for building collaborative relationships across IT, Finance, HR, Operations, Engineering, and Legal. If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, global organization, we'd love to connect! #LI-HB1 Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Unified Business Solutions Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.