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Company: JBT Marel, IL - Remote
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JDHuntr - Director, Contracts Management $115,000 - $135,000 - Hybrid

Job Category: General Corporate / Contracts [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 86912
Job description:
The Director, Contracts Management will lead a global commercial contracting strategy and oversee a business-focused contracts team. This role is responsible for driving the transformation of contract management operations from a decentralized structure to a centralized, globally integrated model. The Director will develop and align key workstreams across Sales, Procurement, IT & Digital, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) to enhance governance, provide dedicated business support, streamline contracting processes, and improve operational efficiency. This position serves as a key leader in delivering comprehensive commercial contract support across multiple business units and regions worldwide.

Director, Contracts Management 22475
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full time

On any given day you will:
Develop and implement a global contracts management framework and team structure to align to JBTM business activities.
Lead the Contracts Management team with a high-performance culture that balances rigor with agility and embraces professional development.
Design and operationalize a “Playbook” to establish standardized templates, fallback clauses, workflows, and approval processes.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and related agreements, including, without limitation: sales, equipment leasing, services, procurement, technology, joint development, confidentiality, and licensing agreements.
Implement and maintain an enterprise-wide Contracts Lifecycle Manage tool.
Provide guidance and training to develop and support embedded business operations across the areas of support to the business.
Collaborate with other groups in Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Tax, Risk Management, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate provisions are included in commercial contracts.
Conduct research and stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact JBTM’s business related to commercial contracts.
Provide training and guidance to internal JBTM teams on contract templates, processes, issues and best practices.
Retain and manage external resources when utilized to supplement contracts management activities, including review and approval of cost projections and invoices.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience:
Significant experience providing contracts advice and support to companies with global manufacturing or assembly operations will be a strong advantage
Deep understanding of the UCC and CISG
Experience negotiating and documenting complex commercial transactions with different types of counterparties across varying jurisdictions
Experience with implementation and utilization of a Contracts Lifecycle Management tool.
Familiarity with impact of contracts terms and conditions on commercial litigation and support of global regulatory compliance initiatives (e.g., third-party diligence) is desired
Experience managing a team in an international context is preferred

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
MBA or J.D. (or similar legal degree) from an accredited law school is highly preferred
Minimum of 10+ years of leadership experience in Sales, Contracts, or legal compliance role
Minimum of 5 years leadership experience aligned to managing a team
Strong problem solver who can react to a growing business
Able to present complex ideas and concepts and improvement ideas to Sr. Leadership team
Proactive (rather than reactive) in both thought and action; a self-starter and independent
Practical, hands-on, collaborative approach to resolving issues. Appreciates the business strategy and operational needs of the company when providing guidance
Ability to influence and effect positive change management
Ability to adapt and be agile
Strong people development and project management skills

Travel and location:
This role is hybrid located in our Chicago Illinois office
3 days in office/2 days from home
We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $115,000- $135,000 annually. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

Director, Contracts Management $115,000 - $135,000

JBT Marel

86912
Company: JBT Marel
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time, Remote
Salary: $115,000 - $135,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Chicago, IL - Remote USA
Zip/Postal Code: 60601
Post Date: 06/05/2026
 
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