This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Contracts Manager based in United States.
In this pivotal legal and commercial role, you will lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of business agreements that support strategic growth and operational excellence. Acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, you will collaborate across departments to ensure contracts are structured efficiently, risks are appropriately managed, and business objectives are achieved. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex commercial transactions within a dynamic, technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate combines strong negotiation expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to balance legal considerations with practical business needs. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy driving agreements from inception to execution, this role offers significant impact and professional growth.
Accountabilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS subscriptions, statements of work, data privacy agreements, software licensing arrangements, consulting services contracts, and vendor agreements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the contracting lifecycle, coordinating negotiations and facilitating communication between internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, and external advisors when necessary.
- Provide guidance on contract interpretation, compliance requirements, risk management considerations, and contractual obligations.
- Partner closely with business teams to understand operational goals and support commercial initiatives through practical legal solutions.
- Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and reporting to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of contracting processes, templates, and best practices to improve scalability and consistency.
- Support onboarding and training efforts for team members while participating in special legal, compliance, and business projects as needed.
- Manage multiple priorities and contract negotiations simultaneously while ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Paralegal Studies, Communications, or a related discipline.
- 8–12 years of experience in contract management, commercial negotiations, legal operations, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing SaaS agreements and other complex commercial transactions.
- Prior experience working within technology, software, life sciences, pharmaceutical, contract research, or similarly regulated industries is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of contract drafting, legal terminology, risk assessment, and commercial negotiation strategies.
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations, information security requirements, HIPAA, or related compliance frameworks is advantageous.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree is considered a plus but is not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to produce precise, high-quality documentation.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, manage competing priorities, and work independently while exercising sound judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and contract management or CRM platforms, including Salesforce.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary ranging from $90,367 to $128,020, depending on experience, skills, and location.
- Eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage and benefits package.
- Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
- Paid holidays and generous time-off offerings.
- Exposure to meaningful work that supports innovation and advancement in healthcare and clinical research.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal, operational, and commercial professionals.