Director, Contracts

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Posted Oct 3, 2026

Remote · US Full Time

$140K – $160K/yr

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Overview

This role will own the end-to-end management of contracts across the organization and its portfolio companies. Responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements with public and private sector clients, managing vendor contracts and supporting corporate compliance initiatives (including privacy). The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and an analytical approach to contract management.

Responsibilities

Contracts & Contract Management

Review, draft, and negotiate client contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, SOWs, license agreements, and ad hoc agreements across business units.
Ensure agreements are reviewed for risk mitigation, compliance with state, national, and occasionally international regulations, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Advise internal teams, including senior leadership, on contractual terms that may impact project execution (including intellectual property, staffing restrictions, non-compete clauses, and data governance).
Oversee the entire contract lifecycle: generation, negotiation, execution, storage, and retrieval.
Own the contract management system, including system governance, data integrity, reporting, and ongoing optimization.
Maintain organized contract records and implement processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

Provide legal and compliance guidance to internal leadership across multiple disciplines, including government contracts, professional services, product agreements, and polling/vendor agreements.
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement frameworks for monitoring legal requirements and data privacy compliance.
Oversee corporate privacy initiatives, including policy enforcement, risk assessments, stakeholder coordination, and consumer rights request processing.
Manage the corporate insurance portfolio, including renewals, claims, and vendor relationships.
Build and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of legal operations.
Track metrics to identify process improvement and optimization opportunities.
Provide training to internal stakeholders on contract processes, legal terminology, and compliance obligations.

Collaboration & Management

Own and manage day-to-day operations of contracts and legal operations functions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams to resolve contractual, operational, or compliance issues.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

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Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiation. Professional services experience is a plus.
Proven experience managing contracts and legal operations in both public and private sector contexts.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, compliance requirements, and risk management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business audiences.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience collaborating with external counsel and internal stakeholders.