Contract Manager
2 months ago
At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We're in the business of creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we're designing affordable health plans, securing finances for retirement or aligning employees with workforce strategy. Capitalizing on analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the impact of business decisions, now and in the future. Our holistic view and deep expertise allow us to see client's current and future needs through a lens of innovation and impact and every idea and solution we offer. Mercer is the industry leader in helping companies create dynamic solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter.
Contract Management Team – Contract Manager
What can you expect?
- As a member of the Client Management Team (CMT), you will be responsible for actively handling the intake and monitoring of requests for Mercer Legal's assistance in handling client contract requests.
- You will work closely with lawyers and other legal professionals in Mercer Legal on a daily basis to promptly and efficiently handle Client Contract Requests (CCRs).
- Interact and consult daily with key internal business stakeholders (Client Managers, Relationship Managers, lead consultants, Information Security, Privacy and other key stakeholders) across Mercer's US & Canada businesses.
- Be a key contributor to the sales contracting processes that contribute in a meaningful and significant way to Mercer's financial performance.
What is in it for you?
At Mercer, we are as invested in creating brighter futures for our own people as we are for our clients. To help you reach your full potential, we offer a culture, benefits program and resources that support your wellbeing and career development as well as:
- A company with a strong brand and strong results to match and that is committed to making a difference in the lives of people
- A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fields
- Competitive pay, full benefits package – starting day one (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance) with a generous 401k match AND automatic contribution (company matching begins after 1 year of service)
- Generous paid time off for vacation, sick, company holidays and time to give back to your community; flexible work culture
- Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations
- Opportunities to participate in our mentor programs and network with other colleagues in our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – Mercer Cares (community involvement), PRIDE, , Racial & Ethnic Diversity and Rising Professionals Network
We will count on you to:
- Monitor the intake mailbox for new Client Contract Requests (CCRs) including the initial review of new agreements submitted via CRM tool.
- Schedule and participate in internal stakeholder calls to discuss go forward approach, confirming assignments for Legal and other key stakeholders.
- Track open CCRs and provide summary updates through completion in order to assist in effectively closing opportunities and capturing key performance metrics.
- Actively follow up and track the status of CCRs to influence the number of days it takes to execute a contract, which helps our business realize revenue earlier.
- Become an expert user of the CRM platform and related tools and support adoption and other change management efforts.
- Develop process improvements in order to continuously improve the effectiveness of the core function and objectives of the team.
- Learn the various Mercer businesses and the key legal issues they face.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant contract management experience
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build credibility and gain confidence at all levels in the organization.
- Strong attention to detail and solid follow through, with the ability to set and deliver on priorities and multiple open projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of legal and contract terminology
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 software programs
What makes you stand out:
- 5 years in a corporate office or professional services firm preferably in the area of contract review
- Paralegal or other legal operations experience
- Excellent organizational, time management, execution, and tracking skills
- Experience using SalesForce, Microsoft Dynamics, or other leading CRM tools
- Experience creating metrics and reporting in Excel
- Excellent team player and collaborator
- A positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning
Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $62,600 to $125,300.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Applications will be accepted until: December 31, 2024
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