Contracts Manager/ Licensing Specialist

The Contracts/ Licensing Specialist will oversee end-to-end, full life-cycle, contract negotiations, drafting, and management to ensure compliance and alignment with business goals. This role is critical for onboarding new clients and handling existing client contract renewals for this busy, privately run, international company.

Client Details

The employer has c. 100 employees world-wide, this role is based in their satellite Houston office handling contracts for US and Latin American client contracts and contract renewals, ensuring excellent customer service and operational efficiency. This company values high levels of professionalism and commitment to customer service, in a highly collaborative team environment.

Description

As Contracts/ Licensing Specialist, this varied role involves responsibilities for:

• Full contract life-cycle, end-to-end, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating new client contracts and contract renewals.
• Assist with new client quotations and attend prospective client pitches to provide guidance on contractual terms alongside the internal business development/ sales team and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the contract management system for accuracy and accessibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: handling new client Know Your Customer (KYC) on-boarding, working with finance to ensure invoices are issued and handled.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure adherence to agreed terms.
• Handle contract disputes and work towards timely resolutions.

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup/ Michael Page International, other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 36 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal and professional services search consultants worldwide.

Candidates must be based in Houston, able to work from the client office near Katy on-site, 8am-5pm, 5 days per week, and have US work authorization now and indefinitely.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The successful Contracts/ Licensing Specialist should have:

• Ideally 5-10 years experience in full-cycle, end to end contract administration and execution, preferably with experience in handling licensing agreements.
• Does not need to be an attorney but must have a strong understanding of contract negotiation, execution and application in a small-medium size business environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Experience working with contract management software or systems.
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Job Offer

The Contracts/ Licensing Specialist will benefit from:

• Competitive base salary $100,000-$130,000 (depending on experience).
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous 401(k) plan to support your retirement goals.
• Comprehensive health-care coverage.
• Professional growth within a supportive and collaborative professional work environment.

If you're ready to make a significant impact as Contracts/ Licensing Specialist for this international organization as they grow their Houston office/ team, apply today! Interviews commence mid-late October 2025.

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.