Join our Worldwide Flight Services and Oxford family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?
Job Summary
The Corporate Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the review, negotiation, and administration of customer-facing commercial agreements, with a primary focus on Standard Ground Handling Agreements (SGHAs).
Responsibilities
Support RFP processes, draft, review, and negotiate customer contracts (primarily SGHAs and cargo or ground handling agreements) using established Company playbooks
Negotiate contract terms directly with airline customers in coordination with the Commercial team
Manage the end-to-end contract workflow: intake, review, internal approvals, negotiation, execution, and repository management
Coordinate with internal subject matter experts (e.g., Operations, Safety, Finance, Insurance) to evaluate specific contract provisions
Manage SLAs and coordinate with operations leaders to review, update, and assess potential risks or penalties
Drive adoption of legal technology and AI-assisted review tools, including building, maintaining, and continuously improving AI contract review playbooks to reflect the Company's evolving commercial positions and risk appetite
Support adoption of CLMS system, including entering and tracking contract data within such system
Track and report on contract metrics, including cycle times, common negotiation issues, and customer-specific trends
Identify opportunities to improve and standardize contracting processes across lines of business
Serve as a subject matter expert for attendance policies and disciplinary procedures
Train supervisors and managers on attendance tracking systems and disciplinary processes
Address employee inquiries regarding attendance, points, and corrective actions
Collaboration with HR on escalated employee relations issues
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in contract management, contract administration, legal operations, or a paralegal role involving commercial agreements
Demonstrated ability to review, interpret, and negotiate complex commercial contracts
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working directly with external counterparties in a negotiation setting
Proficiency with AI-powered legal tools (experience with AI contract review platforms is strongly preferred)
Experience working with SharePoint and contract lifecycle management systems (Sirion preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organization and project management skills with demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Standard Ground Handling Agreements (SGHAs) or aviation and logistics industry contracts
Experience building or managing contract playbooks, clause libraries, or negotiation guidelines
Exposure to air cargo, ground handling, or airline operations
Background in process improvement, legal operations, or legal technology implementation
Preferred Skills
Bachelor's degree or higher; J.D. preferred, but not required
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, operate a computer and office equipment, communicate effectively, and occasionally move items up to 20 pounds.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perks & Benefits
Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!
Numbers & Facts
Location
Irving
Job Type
Employee
Industry
Other/Not Classified
Company Size
1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded
1971
Website
http://www.wfs.aero
About Company
Our commitment to integrationOur commitment to the training and development of our employees, our policy of equal opportunities for all and to protecting the environment extends across the entire WFS business.This includes our support for charitable initiatives and humanitarian aid missions.Our approach to corporate and social responsibility also extends into the local communities where we operate around the world and this was formally brought together in 2012 with the creation of the WFS Foundation to support social and professional integration.
Skills
Air Cargounmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Aviation Industryunmatched
Business Processesunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Contract Reviewunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Disciplinary Actionunmatched
Employee Relationsunmatched
Financeunmatched
Healthcare Qualityunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Legalunmatched
Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft SharePointunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Office Equipmentunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Top Sales Repunmatched
Workplace Issuesunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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