Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

XQ Institute is the nation's leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so that every student graduates ready to succeed in life. We work in communities nationwide, with individual schools and entire school systems, to help them dream big about what high school could be, turn their innovative ideas into action, and create more rigorous and equitable schools.

The Contracts Manager will report to the Legal Operations Director. This key role will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from reviewing and verifying contract requests, negotiation and drafting, preparing executive summaries, managing legal records, and monitoring to ensure compliance. The role will also optimize and update documentation and training on the contract process at XQ, and ensure smooth and efficient contracting.

This position requires strong proficiency in project management, process improvement, technical legal platform aptitude, a detail-oriented professional, a flexible and solutions-oriented mindset, and experience supporting legal and / or non-profit organizations.