Legal & Contracts Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports To: Chief Finance Officer Job Summary: The Contracts Administrator owns Blossom's contract and legal document lifecycle end to end, with a strong emphasis on the Master Service Agreement (MSA): drafting, maintaining, and version‑controlling the MSA and related templates, redlining routine commercial agreements, organizing and maintaining the corporate data room, and driving due diligence readiness. The role also brings in‑house a range of legal aide/paralegal work currently handled by outside counsel, including drafting and finalizing investor and equity documents and preparing state and federal legal filings such as trademark applications. This is a mid‑level process‑ownership role requiring independent judgment over document accuracy, version control, and contract risk triage — not an entry‑level or purely clerical position. The role currently operates without a dedicated in‑house legal function and is expected to know when to elevate higher‑risk or substantive legal matters to outside counsel or leadership. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/ Responsibilities: Own and maintain the Master Service Agreement (MSA) and other core contract templates, keeping language current with business, regulatory, and product changes Redline and outine/basic commercial contracts (NDAs, vendor agreements, standard MSAs) within pre-approved risk parameters; flag and elevate non-standard or high-risk terms Serve as document control owner for all legal and corporate documents — contracts, corporate records, policies — ensuring version accuracy and accessibility Build, organize, and maintain the corporate data room; keep it audit- and diligence-ready on an ongoing basis rather than reactively Lead document collection and organization for due diligence processes (financing, partnership, audit, or acquisition-related) Track contract expirations, renewals, and key obligations; maintain a contract calendar and status log Partner with Finance, Compliance, Sales, and People Operations to route contracts for signature and ensure proper execution and storage Identify and implement improvements to contract workflows and document management tools/processes Support Compliance, Finance, and Sales with contract-related requests, including pulling and validating documentation Serve as the point of contact for due diligence requests from investors, customers, or auditors — locating, compiling, and organizing the relevant documents into a single, request-ready folder Maintain a version history of the MSA, tracking changes across iterations and ensuring the correct current version is always in use Periodically audit executed contracts against the current approved MSA/template to confirm signed agreements reflect the latest provisions; flag discrepancies Draft and issue contract amendments to customers when terms change, and track amendments through signature Draft and finalize investor and equity documents (e.g., subscription agreements, stock/option grant paperwork, cap table-related filings), coordinating with outside counsel on review as needed Prepare and file state and federal legal filings, including trademark applications and other routine corporate filings, bringing this work in-house from outside counsel Serve as a legal aide/paralegal resource to leadership, handling routine legal document work previously outsourced to the company's outside law firm Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal, financial, and corporate information. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/ Abilities: Demonstrated ability to redline commercial contracts Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and document accuracy Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment on when to elevate legal risk Excellent written communication skills Ability to manage a data room or similar centralized document repository Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools preferred Comfortable operating as a power user of AI tools (Claude and similar platforms) to accelerate contract review, drafting, and document organization Proficient with Google Workspace or similar tools. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 5 to 10 years of experience in contracts administration, legal operations, paralegal work, or a similar document/process-ownership role Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training required Experience in fintech, financial services, or a regulated industry preferred Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. What We Offer: Health, fully covered: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees. Life & AD&D: Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. Income protection: Company-paid short- and long-term disability. 401(k) with match: Save for the long run, and we’ll match. Remote allowance: Cell phone and internet connectivity expenses support. Flexible spending: FSA and Dependent Care (DCSA) accounts to stretch your pre‑tax dollars. Unlimited PTO: Take the time you actually need. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for life’s harder moments. Supplemental coverage: Voluntary insurance options to round out your plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blossom