Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Houston

Nscale is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from initial negotiation and drafting through execution and ongoing compliance. In this role, you will work closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure contractual agreements align with organizational policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.

This role is responsible for maintaining strong contract governance, supporting compliance, and ensuring contracts are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle. Success in this role means delivering well-managed agreements, maintaining accurate contract records, proactively tracking contractual obligations, and continuously improving contract management processes.

– Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, vendors, clients, and partners

– Ensure contract terms and conditions protect organizational interests

– Identify and mitigate contractual risks before execution

– Maintain a centralized contract database and documentation system

– Track contract milestones, renewal dates, and compliance deadlines

– Monitor contract performance and vendor/partner compliance with agreed terms

– Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies

– Collaborate with the Legal department on complex or high-risk agreements

– Identify potential legal issues and escalate as appropriate

– Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and other departments

– Communicate contract terms to relevant stakeholders

– Provide contract guidance and training to internal teams

– Implement standardized contract templates and processes

– Track contract metrics and reporting

– Identify opportunities to streamline contract management procedures

– Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

– 3 - 5 years of contract management or related experience

– Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial terms

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills

– Proficiency with contract management software and Microsoft Office

– Experience with procurement or vendor management preferred

– Knowledge of industry-specific regulations preferred

– Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems preferred

– Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

– Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

– Excellent negotiation skills

– Strong project management capabilities

– Professional judgment and ethics

– Ability to manage multiple priorities

Nscale is taking on the hyperscalers by building a vertically integrated GenAI cloud platform. We own the data centers, software, and applications that power today's AI stack using sustainable technology solutions.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Collaboration is key, and we work together swiftly and respectfully, embracing adaptability and resilience in all we do.

– Relentless Innovation — At Nscale, we constantly push the boundaries of innovation, embracing creative risks to shape the future. Our aim is to deliver products that not only meet but exceed today's expectations, setting new standards for tomorrow.

– Ownership and Accountability — Every Nscaler is fully accountable for their work, driving it with excellence and urgency. We set high standards, ensuring that our contributions are not just good but exceptional.

– Openness and Transparency — We believe trust and transparency are key to our success. We maintain open communication within our teams and with stakeholders, sharing both successes and challenges.

– Customer-Centric Focus — Our customers are central to our mission. We focus on deeply understanding their needs and challenges,…