Contracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the negotiation process for intricate customer, vendor, procurement, SaaS, and strategic commercial agreements.

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of complex commercial agreements, which includes drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, amending, and interpreting contractual obligations.

• Act as the primary contracts advisor for designated business units.

• Negotiate non-standard contractual terms using advanced judgment while adhering to established playbooks.

• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Information Security, Privacy, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Legal teams.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate both contractual and commercial risks.

• Lead the resolution of intricate contractual disputes and negotiation challenges.

• Provide mentorship to Associate Contracts Managers and Contracts Managers.

• Coordinate with Legal on high-risk negotiations and prepare summaries of contracts.

• Assist with monthly SOX reporting, M&A activities, and various special projects.

• Maintain precise contract records, metadata, obligations, reporting, and audit trails.

• Represent Contracts Management in cross-functional initiatives and enhance contracting operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing commercial contracts, contract negotiations, legal operations, procurement, or contract management functions.

• Proven track record of independently negotiating complex commercial agreements.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.

• Significant experience in negotiating complex commercial agreements within established contracting authority.

• Advanced understanding of commercial contracting principles, negotiation strategies, and contract lifecycle management.

• Strong comprehension of contractual risk assessment and appropriate practices for legal escalation.

• Exceptional written communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

• Experience in developing contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and operational contracting procedures.

• Capability to independently manage high-value negotiations across various business functions.

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and contract reporting tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and process improvement skills.

• In-house contracts or legal operations experience supporting a fintech, banking, financial services, or SaaS organization is preferred.

• Experience in leading improvements to the contract lifecycle management process or implementing CLM systems is desired.

• Background in mentoring contracts professionals or coordinating cross-functional contracting initiatives is a plus.

• Knowledge of procurement, vendor management, privacy, or information security contracting is advantageous.

• Paralegal certificate, contract management certification, or equivalent professional credential is preferred.

• Must be eligible for full-time employment in the US.

• Alkami is unable to provide employment sponsorship at this time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 401(k) plan with employer match.

• Equal opportunity employer.