Senior Contract Manager

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Senior Contract Manager based in the United States. This role is central to commercial and legal operations, responsible for structuring, negotiating, and executing complex client agreements with precision and consistency. The position involves managing the entire contract lifecycle within a fast-paced, data and technology-driven environment, collaborating closely with sales, client success, and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), SaaS agreements, amendments, and renewals independently.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients and coordinate with Sales, Client Success, and Legal teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and centralized contract repositories to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Manage contract workflows, track obligations, monitor compliance, and prepare for audits across all active agreements.
• Act as the primary internal and external contact for contractual matters, ensuring clear communication and resolution of issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of contracting processes, including policy updates, template optimization, and workflow automation.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and legal projects; mentor and guide junior contract team members as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contract management, legal operations, or a similar role focused on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong expertise with MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, and related commercial contract structures.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex contract negotiations and full ownership of the contracting process.
• Solid understanding of contract law fundamentals, privacy considerations, and commercial risk management.
• Experience collaborating with technical, sales, and client-facing teams to translate business needs into clear contractual terms.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., Ironclad) and business systems such as Salesforce, DocuSign, Asana, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal concepts in clear, plain English.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success and process improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $95,000 to $115,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Paid volunteer time and flexible working arrangements.
• Remote-first work environment with additional flexibility such as Summer Fridays and holiday schedule adjustments.
• Home office and remote work stipends including equipment reimbursement.
• Parental leave and family support programs.
• Health savings accounts and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance coverage.
• Continuing education reimbursement and employee referral programs.
• Employee assistance and wellness support programs.

Location

• United States (remote work environment)