Junior Contracts Manager

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

📋 Description

• Draft, review, and revise commercial agreements, including NDAs, master services agreements, statements of work (SOWs), vendor and supplier agreements, SaaS/license agreements, and amendments.

• Create initial drafts using company templates and customize terms to fit each specific deal.

• Identify non-standard or high-risk terms and escalate issues to senior counsel when necessary.

• Negotiate contract terms directly with counterparties and their legal representatives within established fallback positions.

• Collaborate with Sales and Procurement to finalize deals on time while safeguarding the company's interests.

• Oversee contracts from initiation through execution, renewal, and expiration within the contract management system.

• Monitor key dates, obligations, renewals, and termination notice periods.

• Maintain a well-organized, searchable contract repository with accurate metadata.

• Recognize bottlenecks in the contracting process and propose enhancements.

• Educate business teams on the fundamentals of contracting and the submission process.

• Ensure counterparty compliance with contractual commitments and assist in resolving disputes.

• Aid in audits, due diligence, and regulatory assessments.

• Keep updated on legal changes impacting commercial contracts.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing, or a bachelor's degree paired with a minimum of 2 years of contract administration or management experience.

• 1–3 years of experience in drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial contracts, either in-house or at a law firm.

• Strong understanding of indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, IP ownership, confidentiality, and termination clauses.

• Excellent written communication skills and a keen attention to detail.

• Capability to handle a high volume of agreements and meet competing deadlines.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Dual citizenship is not allowed.

• Ability to provide documentation confirming sole U.S. citizenship status.

• Preferred: experience in technology companies.

• Preferred: knowledge of DPAs, GDPR, and CCPA.

• Preferred: practical experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform and e-signature solutions.

• Preferred: CCCM or CPCM certification from NCMA.

• Preferred: proficiency in clear, plain-language drafting.

• Preferred: sound, business-oriented judgment regarding risk.

• Preferred: confident and collaborative negotiation skills.

• Preferred: strong organizational skills and follow-through.

• Preferred: ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Successful completion of all pre-employment screening requirements, including a background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable annual bonus.

• Equity options.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Employee-funded 401k plan.

• Support for veteran hiring initiatives.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment.