Senior Contract Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the complete cycle of contract drafting and negotiation for new client contracts, client-provided templates, change orders, extension orders, vendor contracts, MNDAs, employment contracts, and independent contractor/freelancer agreements.

• Prepare and negotiate client MSAs/SOWs using company templates and oversee the client review and redline processes.

• Manage content mapping and negotiations for client MSA/SOW templates.

• Draft and manage change orders and extension orders based on existing MSA/T&C terms.

• Negotiate vendor contracts while cross-referencing vendor terms with relevant client contracts to ensure consistency in scope, IP, and confidentiality.

• Make escalation decisions and act as the primary liaison with outside counsel.

• Review insurance and liability terms, collaborate with People Ops on coverage specifics, and complete InfoSec questionnaires as needed.

• Audit active SOWs and change orders against governing MSA terms to detect scope creep.

• Standardize the contract template library encompassing client, vendor, employment, contractor, freelancer, and change-order documents.

• Document and enforce contract acceptance/rejection policies and escalation protocols.

• Manage contract intake and storage via ClickUp, Google Drive, and associated workflows.

• Contribute to an AI-enhanced contract knowledge tool for account and delivery teams.

• Set up and maintain DocuSign/PandaDoc for e-signature, tracking, and lifecycle metadata.

• Develop a scalable contract management function ensuring contracts are reviewed within two business days.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of experience in contract management, paralegal work, or as contracts counsel.

• Preferably experienced in B2B SaaS, marketing/agency, or professional services sectors.

• Proven ability to independently draft and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, vendor contracts, and change orders.

• Strong working knowledge of US and Canadian contract law fundamentals, including indemnification, liability caps, IP/usage rights, and data privacy principles.

• Capacity to identify issues needing outside counsel and provide concise briefs to counsel.

• Knowledge of GDPR, PIPEDA, and CCPA regulations.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing a contract management function, workflow, or Customer Lifecycle Management tools from the ground up.

• Practical experience with DocuSign, PandaDoc, ClickUp, and at least one AI-assisted knowledge or CLM tool.

• Ability to work independently in a remote, high-volume environment while managing multiple concurrent contract types without close supervision.

• Comfortable navigating US and Canadian jurisdictions with minimal live overlap.

• Availability for Mountain Time overlap.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary range of $60,000–$110,000 CAD annually.

• Eligibility for Company Profit Share.

• Team/Department Performance Bonus.

• Individual Performance Bonus.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Full-time commitment required.

• Mountain Time overlap expected.

• Compensation structured using a role × level × location framework.

• Opportunities for professional development through management of contract systems, workflows, tools, and AI-powered knowledge systems.