Contracts Manager

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join our Legal team and report directly to our SVP, General Counsel. This role will play a critical part in enabling business growth while protecting the company’s legal and regulatory interests.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements, while also supporting broader risk management and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced technology/SaaS environment, demonstrates strong business acumen, and partners effectively across Legal, Finance, Sales, and Operations. This is a high-visibility role that requires both technical contract expertise and the ability to improve processes, mitigate risk, and support scalable growth.

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, order forms, NDAs, and vendor/partner agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with company risk tolerance, legal standards, and business objectives.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and best practices.
• Escalate complex legal issues to the SVP, General Counsel, as appropriate.

• Partner closely with Sales to support revenue growth while maintaining risk discipline.
• Collaborate with Finance on revenue recognition, payment terms, and financial risk considerations.
• Work with Operations and Product teams to ensure contractual commitments are operationally feasible.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal business teams on contract strategy and structure.

• Support and enhance contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes and tools.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard clauses.
• Track contract milestones, renewals, and obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, and strengthen controls.

• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal policies and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments relevant to the business and escalate impacts as needed.
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and control testing.
• Promote adherence to internal controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Manage the insurance renewal process, ensuring coverage aligned with operational risk and industry requirements.
• Support the SVP, General Counsel in global compliance, as well as data privacy and data management initiatives.

• Contracts are negotiated efficiently while protecting the company’s interests.
• Internal stakeholders view Legal as a strategic partner.
• Contract cycle times decrease through process optimization.
• Compliance risks are proactively identified and mitigated.
• The company maintains strong audit readiness and regulatory alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree (e.g., JD) or relevant certifications (e.g., CPCM, CIPP, CRCM) preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in contract management, legal operations, or risk/compliance roles.
• Experience in a technology or SaaS environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated progression in responsibility and ownership of complex agreements.

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of commercial risk allocation and SaaS-specific terms (e.g., SLAs, data protection, IP rights, limitation of liability).
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and internal control environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments.
• Experience with CLM systems and contract workflow tools preferred.

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