Overview
A leading cybersecurity and identity-management software provider is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager or Contracts Attorney for a full-time, permanent position. This role supports a business operating at the forefront of identity security, providing enterprise-grade security solutions that protect modern enterprises from evolving cyber threats. The position offers the opportunity to engage with complex commercial, technology, data-protection, and licensing matters.
This role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates able to support the Pacific Time zone. Candidates may be paralegals or licensed attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex client and supplier agreements, including sell-side/outbound SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, EULAs, support agreements, partner agreements, and vendor agreements.
- Represent the organization in external negotiations with a diverse set of customers.
- Manage the contract administration process from inception to completion.
- Analyze and review contract requirements, terms, and conditions for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist in contract compliance and resolve related issues.
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams across various functions.
- Summarize complex contractual issues, develop creative solutions, and coordinate risk mitigation strategies.
- Serve as a liaison for contract lifecycle management and departmental coordination.
- Support and respond to Information Security Assessments and Questionnaires, ensuring contractual alignment with information security obligations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' experience leading negotiation, drafting, and finalization of complex SaaS, software licensing, cloud services, and other commercial and vendor agreements.
- Proven track record managing high-value or strategically important contracts.
- Experience working closely with internal teams such as sales, finance, product, and operations to create and maintain standardized contract templates and streamline contract review and negotiation processes.
- Familiarity with data privacy, information security, and related compliance processes, including integrating these requirements into contract negotiations and risk mitigation.
- Highly organized and process-oriented with a proactive approach to improving legal workflows and departmental efficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal concepts to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong service mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintains high standards of integrity and professional judgment, with the ability to anticipate, identify, and communicate legal risks and issues to legal leadership promptly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal or licensed attorney status.
- Ability to support Pacific Time zone work hours.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $80,000 to $125,000+, depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
- Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
Location
- Fully remote, with preference for candidates able to support Pacific Time zone.