Overview
Fully Remote position.
This role manages the incoming contract workflow from initiation to completion, helping ensure agreements are executed efficiently and at scale. The Associate Contracts Manager applies legal knowledge and strategic thinking within established frameworks, and supports multiple departments by improving contract negotiations, maintaining contract systems, and developing standardized processes.
Responsibilities
- Review incoming contracts for alignment with standard terms and risk tolerance
- Identify negotiation or modification needs based on decision-making criteria
- Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and conditions with customers when appropriate
- Escalate contracts outside the framework or requiring senior approval with recommendations
- Maintain and organize the contract management system
- Develop and implement standardized contract workflows
- Create and update a library of contract templates for various deal types
- Identify process bottlenecks and propose operational improvements
- Design and document long-term contract management processes and decision guidelines
- Build templates and playbooks to support scaling
- Collaborate with Legal, Sales, and other teams to refine processes and proactively address issues
- Support Sales in advancing deals efficiently
- Assist Legal with complex agreements needing attorney review
- Communicate contract status and required changes to customers
- Coach team members on contract fundamentals and escalation procedures
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in contract management, legal operations, or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong understanding of contract law, risk assessment, and negotiation
- Experience balancing speed and compliance in fast-paced environments
- Analytical skills to evaluate contract language and identify risks and opportunities
- Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately
- Proactive problem-solving approach
- Adaptable communication style for different stakeholders
- Skilled in balancing customer relations with organizational interests
- Comfortable making judgment calls within legal frameworks
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $120,000 to $140,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, and other factors
- Eligible for an annual bonus through the organization’s incentive plans (details provided during recruitment)
Benefits & Perks:
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, FSA, HSA with employer contribution, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Up to 2 days of paid volunteer time with a 501c organization
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-subsidized memberships to wellness platforms
- Access to fertility and family-building information platform
Location
Fully Remote
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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