Senior Contract Manager

Overview

A leading data, media, and technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join their Legal team. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer contractual agreements, including advanced fixed-bid Statements of Work (SOWs) and client Master Service Agreements (MSAs). The position includes ownership of contract templates and the contracting process, supporting company operations across multiple U.S. locations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contract redlines independently, including advanced fixed-bid agreements, master service agreements, SaaS agreements, amendments, and renewals.
• Coordinate with Sales and Client Success teams to negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s products and services.
• Participate in shaping and improving contract review processes.
• Conduct contract negotiation calls with clients.
• Manage and maintain the contracts repository and templates; create new templates and update contractual records, changes, and status reports.
• Track contractual obligations and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the primary internal and external point of contact for contractual matters.
• Monitor contract compliance and conduct audits.
• Assist with other legal projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a contracts manager or in a similar role involving drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, especially Master Service Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and SaaS Agreements.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in drafting contracts using plain English.
• Knowledge of contract law and privacy law.
• Experience collaborating with technical and business teams to prepare technical statements of work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contract review requests and legal projects simultaneously.
• Clear and respectful communication skills with teammates, senior leadership, and clients.
• Adaptability to organizational and process changes.
• Experience implementing and managing Ironclad contract management software.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Service Cloud, Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and other productivity tools, or ability to quickly become proficient.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support team members, including mentoring junior contract staff.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $95,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on training and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Flexible working hours and summer Fridays.
• "Work From Home Light" days between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match and no vesting period.
• Employer-paid parental leave.
• Health-care and dependent-care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance options.
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly remote work stipend.
• New hire office equipment reimbursement.

Location

This position is open to candidates located in the following U.S. states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Additional Information

• The role supports company operations in Seattle, Denver, and across the U.S.
• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with E-Verify requirements.
• Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
• No external recruitment agencies are currently engaged for this search.