Senior Contracts Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of aPriori’s commercial agreements, including intake, review, redlining, execution, tracking, and maintenance of the repository.

• Administer and act as the primary user of aPriori’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, currently Linksquare, ensuring its configuration, relevancy, and user adoption.

• Identify and implement AI-driven workflows, automation tools, and enhancements to existing processes.

• Create and uphold standard operating procedures for contract intake, review, negotiation, execution, and compliance following signature.

• Collaborate with the Deal Desk to ensure that Order Documents, Statements of Work (SOWs), and attachments are accurate, complete, and executed punctually.

• Prepare fully negotiated agreements for signature by authorized personnel.

• Provide guidance to sales teams regarding standard contract terms and processes.

• Maintain and enhance the contracts repository, focusing on organization, tagging, and search functionality.

• Ensure data hygiene within the CLM, including metadata completeness, renewal and expiration tracking, and accuracy of counterparties.

• Generate reports and dashboards from the CLM for Legal and Finance leadership.

• Review, redline, and negotiate customer-proposed Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreements (MNDAs) and other standard commercial agreements.

• Assess customer redlines to SaaS Agreements, on-premises software agreements, SOWs, and Order Documents.

• Address contractual and legal issues, resolving routine matters and escalating non-standard or high-risk issues to the VP of Legal.

• Monitor non-standard contractual commitments and customer exceptions, notifying stakeholders of necessary actions.

• Complete vendor onboarding forms, security questionnaires, and procurement questionnaires in collaboration with internal teams.

• Assist with legal, commercial, and contractual responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and similar procurement processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of direct experience with commercial contracts in a technology company, law firm, or legal operations setting.

• Proven experience managing SaaS or software licensing agreements.

• Extensive knowledge of SaaS agreements, on-premises software licenses, NDAs/MNDAs, SOWs, and order documents.

• Capability to identify, articulate, and resolve common negotiation issues without attorney oversight.

• Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and standard Data Processing Agreement (DPA) structures.

• Practical experience managing or utilizing a CLM platform, such as Linksquares, Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM, or Icertis.

• Demonstrated use of AI tools to enhance contract workflows and the ability to specify tools and measurable results.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to work independently, prioritize under pressure, and make sound decisions regarding escalation.

• Strong attention to detail in contract review, data entry, and obligation tracking.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or an equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.

• Experience in a fast-paced B2B SaaS company or enterprise software vendor is advantageous.

• Background in supporting or collaborating with a sales deal desk in an enterprise B2B context is a plus.

• Experience in completing security questionnaires, vendor questionnaires, and RFPs for enterprise technology clients is beneficial.

• Willingness to occasionally work outside standard US business hours to accommodate EMEA and APAC time zones.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability benefits provided.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• 401(k) matching options.

• Opportunities for career growth.

• Flexible working hours.

• Paid time off, which includes designated aPriori Days.

• Programs for education, training, wellness, and employee development.

• Flexible scheduling arrangements.

• Social events such as pub nights.

• An additional day off each quarter, referred to as “aPriori Day.”

• A welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere.

• Employee recognition through promotions and awards.

• Support and mentorship for advancement into individual contributor or management roles.