Business Affairs & Commercial Contracts Manager

Business Affairs & Commercial Contracts Manager Location: New York or California (Hybrid - see “Hybrid Work Details” section below for more information) Position Type: Part-Time up to 20 hours/week Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. About Us Voices is the trusted voice partner for brands, tech and voice talent. Voices helps scale real voice solutions, across traditional voiceover, Voice AI, and ethically sourced voice data. For more than two decades, the biggest and most beloved brands have trusted Voices to find their voices and bring their projects to life. About the Role We are seeking a strategic, detail‑oriented Business Affairs & Commercial Contracts professional to support the negotiation, drafting, and execution of commercial agreements while partnering closely with business stakeholders to drive revenue and manage risk. This role sits at the intersection of legal, finance, and operations, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the deal lifecycle. This individual must be a licensed attorney. * Open to independent contractors. No agencies, please Responsibilities Business Affairs & Deal Support Serve as a primary business affairs partner to sales, product, partnerships, and leadership teams Advise on and create deal structure, commercial terms, clauses and risk considerations Support negotiations with clients, talent, vendors, and strategic partners Collaborate with finance on revenue share agreements and partnership structures between Voices and our partners Ensure deals align with company strategy, policies, and risk tolerance Support enterprise RFP responses Commercial Contracts Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Client and Talent services agreements Master services agreements (MSAs) and statements of work (SOWs) Licensing, sponsorship, and partnership agreements Vendor and procurement contracts Identify contractual risks and propose practical, business‑focused solutions Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows Support contract lifecycle management, including amendments and renewals Ensure compliance with licensing restrictions Ensure dataset usage restrictions are clear and enforced Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a liaison between legal, finance, sales, and operations Educate internal teams on contract terms, deal risks, and best practices Improve contract processes to increase efficiency and scalability What You Bring Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA‑accredited law school required; active bar membership in either New York or California required 5+ years of experience in business affairs, commercial contracts, legal operations, or a related field Strong experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements Excellent business judgment with the ability to balance risk and commercial objectives Proven ability to partner with sales and business teams in a fast‑paced environment Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in media, technology, SaaS, or professional services environments Familiarity with licensing, IP, or talent‑related agreements Experience working alongside external counsel Strong understanding of Privacy Laws, and AI Laws by State Compensation Hourly Range: $80.00 – $100.00 USD. *This role may be structured as either an independent contractor engagement or part‑time employment arrangement. Additional Notes All interviewed candidates will receive notification within 45 days of final interviews. Our Use of AI in Recruitment: We use an AI tool in our applicant tracking system (Jobvite) to check how well a candidate’s experience aligns with the job requirements. This feature, called Talent Match, may label an application as a match or leave it unlabelled. It does not make decisions or reject candidates. Every application is reviewed by our People Operations team. Our Commitment to Equity & Accessibility Voices is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Apply Online If this sounds like a role where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their cover letter and résumé by completing the online application. By doing so, your resume is guaranteed to be reviewed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Voices