Contract Manager at Robert Walters

The Role

• The Contract Manager will be responsible for managing the contractual aspects of commercial sponsorship agreements between creators and brands. Acting as a key point of coordination between internal stakeholders, creators, and brand representatives, the successful candidate will ensure that agreements are accurately drafted, reviewed, negotiated and executed in a timely manner.
• This role is ideally suited to an individual with strong commercial contract experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously within a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Review incoming brand agreements and identify contractual, commercial and operational considerations requiring negotiation or amendment.
• Draft and prepare creator agreements using established templates and internal processes.
• Manage contract negotiations and redlining with brand legal teams, creator representatives and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all contractual documentation is completed, executed and stored accurately.
• Manage contract-related communications and maintain agreed service-level turnaround times.
• Track and maintain contract workflows and deal pipelines using internal systems and databases.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, templates and operational efficiencies.
• Escalate complex or novel legal risks to appropriate stakeholders where required.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney (1-3 years’ PQE).
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial contracting principles.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence and contract comments.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new systems, technologies and processes.
• Interest in digital media, content creators, influencer marketing or the broader creator economy.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience within a media, advertising, agency or entertainment environment.
• Exposure to influencer, sponsorship, talent or creator agreements.
• Experience using contract management and workflow tools such as PandaDoc.
• Experience participating in commercial negotiations or dispute resolution processes.